stereo swap

[jpeezey]

i know this is kinda dumb but i want a different stereo in my 02 frontier and dont know how to get the old one out. i cant get the dash panels off to get to it. also how do u get the shifter knob off? ive tried twisting it ccw and it wont twist and i cant find any set screws either? any tips would help

[diluded000]

Originally Posted by jpeezey

i know this is kinda dumb but i want a different stereo in my 02 frontier and dont know how to get the old one out. i cant get the dash panels off to get to it. also how do u get the shifter knob off? ive tried twisting it ccw and it wont twist and i cant find any set screws either? any tips would help

If your console is like my 01, there are a couple of screws above the ash tray that have to come out before the trim panel can be unsnapped.

- James B

[hairypotter]

Originally Posted by jpeezey

i know this is kinda dumb but i want a different stereo in my 02 frontier and dont know how to get the old one out. i cant get the dash panels off to get to it. also how do u get the shifter knob off? ive tried twisting it ccw and it wont twist and i cant find any set screws either? any tips would help

i just did this yesterday... there are two screws under the panel for the ac, temp, ect... once those are removed just use a pair of plastic flathead screwdriver...(or a regular metal one but be sure not to scratch it) and slowly pry off top part a little... this will allow the middle section to be taken off (the part that houses the grear shift knob and such) this part has no screws and is removed easily... then there are two more screws to finish taking off the top panel... comes off easy...
BEWARE!!!... REMOVING THE AIRBAG SWITCH MIGHT CAUSE YOU HAVE YOUR AIRBAG LIGHT TURN ON if you remove the air bag switch and turn the care on... your light will come on... make sure alll switches are connected before turning on ... SO BECAREFUL... SOME DEALERS CHARGE BIG BUCKS TO RESET THIS... THERE ARE WAYS AROUND IT for older frontiers but not newer... good luck