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When you install a single din headunit, the mounting kit includes a "pocket" below the headunit. The pocket is there to utilize the space and "fill-in" the unused area. It's great to hold remote's, ipod's or various items that will fit. When you install a double-din unit, the pocket is not used,,in fact, the whole mounting kit is not needed, for you can use the OEM brackets to mount the headunit and use the trim ring that comes with said unit. I think the ^^^above installation looks great and the ipod/cellphone cable is within reach....prop's!!boogyman wrote:Was there supposed to be a cover on the faceplate for the space below the radio? Looks a little weird with a gaping hole in the dash. I'm sure it sounds better though.
Steve,2008PatherfinderS wrote:Using your pictures and instructions posted here, I was able to easily install my Alpine IVA-W505 into my 08 S Pathfinder non-bose system. Here are three pictures from the finished project. Sorry about the glare, the sun is rather bright today.
IPOD SCREEN:
DVD SCREEN:
TOGGLES SWITCHES TO BYPASS VIDEO AND SETTINGS LOCKOUT:
Steve
I did the toggles as a temp solution. I plan to get a PAC bypass. I can get replacement blanks for the console where I put the switches at from my local Nissan dealer.Steve,
Your install looks really good. I installed the same headunit using the factory brackets. But, I used a dremel and was able to recess the headunit to fit almost flush with the bezel. Also, instead of using the toggle by-pass, I installed the PAC TR-7 which does the bypass automatic when you turn the key in the ignition. Do you plan to futher your audio install?
Props,,
Pat
Steve,2008PatherfinderS wrote:I did the toggles as a temp solution. I plan to get a PAC bypass. I can get replacement blanks for the console where I put the switches at from my local Nissan dealer.Steve,
Your install looks really good. I installed the same headunit using the factory brackets. But, I used a dremel and was able to recess the headunit to fit almost flush with the bezel. Also, instead of using the toggle by-pass, I installed the PAC TR-7 which does the bypass automatic when you turn the key in the ignition. Do you plan to futher your audio install?
Props,,
Pat
As for upgrades, I plan to install some alpine speakers in the doors and at some point an amp and subwoofer.
As for the install of the head unit, the factory brackets only lined up to one hole on each side of the Alpine HU so I installed it like that. I wasn't able to use the trim ring that came with the alpine.
Steve
Loving the head unit. I got it so I could play Apple Lossless with my ipod classic. One of the few HU's that will do this.lsmith9523 wrote:Steve,2008PatherfinderS wrote:I did the toggles as a temp solution. I plan to get a PAC bypass. I can get replacement blanks for the console where I put the switches at from my local Nissan dealer.Steve,
Your install looks really good. I installed the same headunit using the factory brackets. But, I used a dremel and was able to recess the headunit to fit almost flush with the bezel. Also, instead of using the toggle by-pass, I installed the PAC TR-7 which does the bypass automatic when you turn the key in the ignition. Do you plan to futher your audio install?
Props,,
Pat
As for upgrades, I plan to install some alpine speakers in the doors and at some point an amp and subwoofer.
As for the install of the head unit, the factory brackets only lined up to one hole on each side of the Alpine HU so I installed it like that. I wasn't able to use the trim ring that came with the alpine.
Steve
My factory brackets lined up the exact same way..."only one hole"...I used a dremel, marked the bracket and drilled another hole on each side. That way,,,there are two screws holding the headunit in place. If you decide to drill the mounting hole,,,use a ruler and mark the bracket holes back about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch. This will allow your headunit mount almost flushed with the bezel.
Keep me posted on when you install your amp and sub. I am thinking about doing the same thing, but would like to read other's thoughts about amp location/sub location. How do you like your W-505 so far?