350Z How to's
 

Thought it would be a lot easier for people looking for how to's if they were put together in one thread. I know I have missed alot, if you know where it is, please add to the list - explain what the how to is and paste the link.

How to take apart the dash
http://www.scafremon.com/dashremoval/dash_removal.htm

How to remove the door panels
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....&threadid=7995

How to run speaker wires to the doors
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=25677

How to wire factory NAV with an aftermarket HeadUnit
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=18333

How to remove center console and run RCA/speaker wires from glove box to dash:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=26620

How to run power/ground wires from battery to glove box:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=26618

How to mount radar detector under rear view mirror:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=18579

How to mount radar detector under rear view mirror:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=18579

How to take apart the rear speaker panels:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=26837

How to remove the shift knob:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=25516

The back is pretty easy to remove.
Start with the very back, pop the bottom out (by pulling forward) Then pull straight up. The clips are on top along the lip of the trunk ( I snap 3 of them by pulling forward instead of up)
From there the rest is pretty straigh forward of pulling up or out.

For the strut bar panels, you need to pull the side panels out first (the ones near the door that runs over the rear speakers)

It should take you no more than 1/2 to remove all the panels and foam.

Now, can someone post some pic of it not removed. I had them off for almost a month and not sure If I remember what goes where :p

How to take apart the rear speaker, sub, quarter panel area:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=26837

Another Radar Install
 

Here's another Radar install...looks clean

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=33884[/URL]

diy kick panels
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=31971

bose fix
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=19106

Does anyone know how to do the grounding kit? My radio is screaming when I turn it on. I can drownd it out with music but, i'd rather do it right.

How Tos
 

One of the other forums I frequent (Durango Owners) has some FAQ and How To pages that are not forums. They are things that get "promoted" from a thread to a special area.

It is a great feature and it really does cut down on repeat questions.

I am not a moderator or anything, but I would like to humbly propose this type of idea for this group.

I copied some of these howto's to my website for easy access.

http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/

what about the "Bose" sound system ?? we get that here in Holland not the Clarion stuff :confused:

How about "HOW TO" hook up an aftermarket LCD, conenct ground wires, connect sound to headunit, and run video cable to the back glovebox

heres another radar instal. i did i side mount rather then a center mount.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=26233

I have a stupid question!!! How can I change sides of the cassete with having to remove it from the unit??

p.s. I have the BOSE (CD+cassette+radio) system

I'm sorry but I do not understand your question. What do you mean by "changing the sides of the cassete?"

I mean if ur listening to side A on the cassete and you wanna change side to B!! it seems to be impossible to do so!!

I've never done that so I don't know. Have you looked in the owner's manual?

I will try my cassette player and see if I can make it reverse.

Bahraini350Z
 

You can reverse or switch sides of an audio cassette by pressing the "TAPE" button at the top of the Bose head unit while a tape is playing.

Re: Bahraini350Z
 

Thanx man for the tip:p couldn't they make a better switch:icon8:

How about an amp install howto (or link to one previously done). I desperately want to change the stock head unit and factory speakers but know it will require the installation of an amp which I've never done.

Thanks,

How to remove the front bumper?

Theres really no set way, you just find a spot and mount it. There are plenty of Amp installs (check the sub thread) Most install are either in the glove box or sub area (same thing just mirror each other.) The only thing really that you need to know is the Amp itself (ie, connections, number of amps, etc..) If you go to JL audio's site, they have info on how to hook up mulitple amps. Also you want to make sure your power and input audio are seperated. If not you'll get noise. IE. if you have power cable going to the glove box on the left and rca cables on the right. Don't mount you amp with the power input on the right and rca input on the left (hence crossing power over rca).

wrong forum :D

Its under the Body/Exterior/Interior/Lighting section

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....bumper+removal

thanks!!!

anyone know how to remove the weight in the trunk. i've done countless searches but turned up nothing.

that is the weight in the hatch which prevents the trunk from fully opening.

question: If you wire a detector into the homelink, will it power on and off with the car? And do you need any additional connections to the fusebox?

Stealth V1 install: see link in my sig.

Better Front Speaker Install
 

This method came to us as we installed the speakers, we had to mutillate the old speakers but so what.
Thanks for the help getting the door panels and rear speaker panel off.

the "how to take apart the dash" link is not working. scafremon, did you move your website?

Hey Zman,
This is where I found it, and I just checked and it was still there
enjoy!

George350Z

Sorry, Here is the link,
http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/

George350Z

How about how to hook up 7" screen and DVD with wires? Anyone?
 

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Found this in an old thread for reference.

http://www.paragonwest.com:8080/350zmods/typerinstall/

what do you have to do to the factory nav to get it to program while driving

what about HOw to take the tweeter off???

anyone knows???

How to change out door speakers? And what size will fit?

How do I remove dash with stock Nav
 

I have the stock nav unit and I am not sure how to remove the dash. ( ie real question is what about the screws that are under the rubber mat in the pocket with no nav)?
Thanks

Re: How do I remove dash with stock Nav
 

I was helped greatly by a previous and well done post by Scafremon detailing the steps to remove the central dash and console. It was originally posted on another Z site but it appears it is no longer available at its original link. As luck would have it, I had saved the steps as an Adobe Acrobat file. Note that this was for the 2003 Z dash.

Assuming Scafremon will not object, I have placed a copy of the Acrobat file here for downloading:

http://lr-design.com/photos/%202003Z_Dash_Removal.pdf

The use of a magnetized screwdriver will help.

where would u put the rear view camera if u got one?

Behind the license plate or drill your bumper.

Thanks...however the instrusciotions do not show nav unit
 

Thanks,
I really appreciate your effort, however, the instructions do not show stock nav unit. I cant simply remove a rubber mat to expose the screws, I have all the controls for the nav and the screen in there. Would appreciate some further input.

Re: Thanks...however the instrusciotions do not show nav unit
 

I believe that you just pry the control panel up and disconnect the wires to expose the screws. Pretty sure it's just held down by clips.

If i change out the speakers, do i HAVE to get a new amp or replace the current bose amp? or is possible to use new speakers with existing blose amp and have better sound quality

thanks

Re: 350Z How to's
 

Some of my pics here (click - free reg required) might help as well, for running wires to the doors, power to the stock location, and doing a custom fiberglass box. Figured I'd add it here in case it helps anyone out.

dash disassmbly
 

Hi,

The how to disassemble the dash link seems to be dead. Does anybody have an updated link to the dash disassembly page?

Jason

UPDATED LINK FOR DASH REMOVAL !
 

http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/dash_removal/

Here's what you've been looking for.......

I just bought a 2003 350Z performance. I am looking to add some bass to my system and would rather not take up any of the already limited trunk space. Does anybody have any ideas? I already own a 10 Kenwood Subwoofer.