How to: Radio removal in Infiniti J30

Removing the stereo head unit in your Infiniti J30 isn’t a difficult process – Here’s how I did it!

New OEM or Aftermarket Brake Installation

Infiniti Q45 & Infiniti J30 $159 2 hours NICOclub Rating System rustest86 TOOLS: jack and jack stands 1/2″ ratchat 13/16 socket 19mm socket 17mm socket 14mm socket 12mm socket 10mm wrench 4″ angle grinder COST BREAKDOWN: $44 used Q45 calipers, pads, and rotors (I used a digital caliper and measured the rotors and pad so [...]

Z32 Projector Lens Cleaning

This may work on other cars as well, but I’ve only tested it on the Z32. The inside of the projector lens on the Z32 low beams gets dirty over time.  If they’ve never been cleaned, that’s 15+ years of dirt and grime reducing your light output.  Here’s a simple method to restore light to [...]

Infiniti J30 Specifications and Technical FAQ

By: driverdriver This post is divided into six sections: Post Content: (1.0) J30 General Information (2.0) J30 & Media (3.0) J30 Modifications & Maintenance (4.0) Is this normal? (5.0) What should I look for in a used J30? (6.0) J30 Wisdom (from owners who’ve learned the hard way) (1.0) J30 General Information (1.1) When did [...]

The History of the Infiniti J30

In the summer of 1988, a team of designers in La Jolla, California, under the direction Keiichi Shinohara, started work on a “personal” luxury sedan for Infiniti. The Nissan Design International team focused on balance and excellence in all categories – a complete package – not just excelling in a single area. A shape for [...]

Infiniti J30 – A/C Bulb Replacement

Overview: If your AirCon control buttons have gone dark, the cause is most likely the tiny bulbs inside the unit burning out. Tools: – Phillips head screwdriver Materials: – Replacement bulbs (PN #28529-10Y00) Procedure: Remove the plastic trim around the shifter by gently pulling straight up. There are two Phillips head screws that need to [...]

J30 AC Panel Light Replacement

If your AC control BUTTON lights (not the display itself) have gone dark at night, you probably need to replace the four tiny bulbs inside the ac controls unit. To get to them, begin by removing the plastic trim around the shifter. Simply pull up carefully and it should come. With the shifter trim off, [...]