installing head unit in 1996 nissan maxima (non-bose)

[abhishek]

I need to change the stock head unit on my 1996 Nissan Maxima (non-bose standard radio+tape). Probably going to opt for the Pioneer DEH-P7700MP which I will order online.

I have basic electrical knowledge - how hard is installation if I do it myself and what would I need? Otherwise, if its difficult or complicated, what is the approximate price I should expect to pay at a car audio shop?

Do my current (old) stock speakers have any special resistances or anything else that I should be aware of? I am unaware of the watts or ohms for them.

Thanks in advance.

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[KaeZoo 10+ year member]

A non-Bose Maxima is one of the simplest. The only part you'll need is a wire harness; no need for a kit in that car. The new head unit will be compatible with your old speakers.

 

[abhishek]

Is the job pretty simple after I have this wiring harness? Just some soldering of wires to harness I believe? Do I need any additional tools to remove the radio or perform this installation?

I'm guessing I should buy this harness from Crutchfield:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-UMorKEfVxag/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=120707550

Do I also need this "Nissan Antenna Adapter" for the radio?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-UMorKEfVxag/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=12040NI10

 

[Vestax 10+ year member]

Yes you'll need the antenna adaptor.

 

[abhishek]

Thanks for all the help.

While I'm at it, I'm going to try to cleanly integrate RCA inputs into my car somewhere with this thing:

http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIOCDRB10

I'm excited. easy hookup of ipod, laptops, etc.