Audio - Aftermarket Phone/Audio Installation Precautions

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Classification: Section:
GI92-001 General Information

Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN NTB92-003


Models:
All Models

Date:
January 16, 1992


AFTERMARKET CELLULAR PHONE AND AUDIO

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION


APPLIED MODELS: All Models


SERVICE INFORMATION

Many customers request installation of aftermarket cellular phones and audio equipment at the time of new vehicle purchase. Nissan does not authorize or warrant non-Nissan approved parts or accessories installed in Nissan vehicles. If these installations are made, they should be checked routinely after sublet work has been performed to help eliminate customer complaints. The following guidelines should be followed:

1. Route wires at least 18" away from ECU and air bag controller. Use high quality shielded cables for all signal cables (98% shielded).

2. Do not tap into wires that are part of any safety or ECCS equipment, such as airbag, brake lights, turn indicators, warning lights, ABS, fuel injection, etc. Power should come from the battery or the accessory circuit. Ground leads should terminate at the battery. Always use inline fuses as close to the power source as possible.

3. Use wire ties to securely fasten new harness in vehicle.

4. Before any panels or finishers are replaced, ensure that all fasteners are in good condition and are properly located.

5. When it is necessary for additional harnesses or cables to pass under the edge of a finisher, such as a cellular phone antenna coaxial cables, notch the finisher at that point so that it will fit back into place correctly.


6. Glass-mounted cellular phone antennas are affected by defroster wires in the window. Mount the antenna as high on the glass as possible and at least 1/2" away from defroster wires.

7 Test drive all vehicles to listen for squeaks or rattles.


NOTE: Please supply a copy of these guidelines to accessory installation shops that your dealership or customers use regularly.