G35 Ipod Integration Do it Yourself USA-SPEC PA11-NIS ??

[Bradx2579]

I just got my USA-Spec PA11-NIS from Crutchfield today and started looking at the car to see how big of a pain it is going to be to install. I got half the glove box area tore apart and decided to quit before I broke something... Does anyone know where I can find any information or pictures on how the dash in a G35 comes apart?? I can't wait to get my Ipod in the car, but I don't want to break anything in the process! Thanks in advance!

[C-Kwik]

What year is your G and is it a 6MT or AT? Does it have Nav? I don't have pics or anything, but I may be able to help guide you through it a bit. It's not terribly difficult, but it is time consuming. I had most of the lower dash out of the car when I installed the Xbox into the G.

[Bradx2579]

It's a 2003 6MT with NAV. Yeah, I got most of the glove box side apart and assumed I was doing it wrong, so I buttoned it back up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[BigWill]

It's a 2003 6MT with NAV. Yeah, I got most of the glove box side apart and assumed I was doing it wrong, so I buttoned it back up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is about the most comprehensive install write up I have seen so far... hope it is of help to you!

http://g35ipod.com/home.php?skin=1

[Bradx2579]

Thanks BigWill, that looks like it will help a lot! Should be pretty much the same for a 6MT. I'll probably have to spend a whole afternoon on that install. Did you go through all that C-Kwik??

[C-Kwik]

Wow, that's a great link. My description would have been a lot shorter. =P But essentially, yes, I did go through almost all of that. Only difference being that mine was a 6MT. And at that, I only removed the bezel for the gearshift enough to get the stereo out. That knob in really on there and I didn't have anything I wanted to try using without risking damage to the knob. I'd suggest setting aside an entire day. The 01-04 dash is really easy to scratch so leave yourself time to actually take your time. Rushing is what usually causes someone to scratch stuff.

[NoneRock]

Have you completed the install yet?

How is the functionality of the USA Spec - PA11-NIS?

Thanks

[joe603]

what a great guide!! If I was into the Ipod, I'd proll'y do it...