The 1986 launch of the Pathfinder pushed Nissan into the popular SUV class. The original Pathfinder came only in a two-door model and standard with four-wheel drive, so it provided some competition for Fords Bronco and the full-size Chevy Blazer. In 1990s, SUVs became more of a family vehicle, and Nissan took this opportunity to release the first four-door Pathfinder in 1990. The 2001 Pathfinder far more luxurious than its original version came standard with an AM-FM stereo system that played CDs and cassettes. Replacing this radio is straightforward and requires only two tools.
Instructions
Removal
- 1
Pry around the perimeter of the center vent and clock assembly above the radio with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage its retaining clips. Pull the center vent and clock assembly from the dashboard, and disconnect the wiring harness from its backside by holding down the locking button and pulling the harness from its receptacle.
2Remove the two screws on top of the radio bezel the trim surrounding the radio using a Phillips screwdriver. Pry around the perimeter of the radio bezel with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage the bezel's retaining clips.
3Pull the bezel away from the dashboard, and unplug the wiring harnesses from the rear of the bezel by holding each harnesss unlocking button and pulling each harness from its receptacle. There is no need to label the harnesses, as they are different shapes and sizes to prevent connecting them to the wrong receptacle.
4Free the radio by removing its four retaining screws with a Phillips screwdriver and pulling it from the dashboard until you can access the wiring on its backside. Press and hold the unlocking button on each of the radios wiring harnesses, and pull each harness from the radio. Pull the antenna lead from the rear of the radio. Remove the radio.
Installation
- 5
Plug the wiring harnesses into their respective receptacles on the rear of the radio; listen for each harness to click into place. Slide the radio and its wiring into the radio chassis, and tighten the four radio-retaining screws.
6Plug the wiring harnesses into the receptacles on the rear of the radio bezel. Set the bezel on the dashboard, lining up the retaining clips with the slots in the dashboard. Press the bezel toward the dashboard to engage the retaining clips. Tighten the two bezel-retaining screws into the top of the bezel.
7Plug the clocks wiring harness into the receptacle on the rear of the center vent and clock. Guide the center vent and clock into its cavity above the radio, and press it until its retaining clips snap into place.
