How to Take Out the Stereo on a 2006 Nissan Altima

The 2006 model year marked the end of the third generation for the mid-sized Nissan Altima sedan. This generation began in 2002 when Nissan eliminated the basic, run-of-the-mill-looking Altima and replaced it with one that had more style and class. The 2006 Altima did not come standard with a stereo system, but had an optional AM-FM stereo with a CD player available. Despite the 2006 Altimas complex-looking dashboard assembly, taking out the stereo is not a tough task and requires only basic tools.

Instructions

Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with a thin layer of duct tape. This prevents damage to the Altimas interior trim while prying.

Pry outward on the climate-control bezel the trim surrounding the climate-control knobs with the flat-head screwdriver. Remove the climate-control bezel.

Remove the four screws holding the climate-control knobs in place. Pull the climate-control knobs away from the dashboard and allow them to hang by their wiring; there is no need to disconnect them.

Disengage the retaining clips securing the radio bezel the trim surrounding the radio by prying outward with the flat-head screwdriver. Once the clips disengage, remove the bezel from the dashboard.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four radio-retaining screws, and slide the radio from the dashboard until you can access the wiring on the rear of it.

Press and hold the release button on each wiring harness, and pull each harness from the rear of the radio the number of harnesses depends on the options on the Altima. Pull the antenna wire from the rear of the radio. Remove the radio.

Plug the wiring harnesses into the rear of the radio; listen for each on to click into place. Plug the antenna wire into the rear of the radio.

Slide the radio into the dashboard and tighten its four retaining screws. Position the radio bezel around the radio, lining up the clips on the rear of the bezel with the slots in the dashboard. Press the bezel onto the dashboard to snap the clips into place.

Set the climate-control knobs back on the dashboard and tighten the four retaining screws. Place the climate-control bezel around the climate-control knobs, lining up the slots on the rear of the bezel with the slots in the dashboard. Press the bezel onto the dashboard to snap it into place.