There are a number of steps to properly integrating the iPod into the Nissan Quest. I will break out these instructions into their distinct phases:

1. Creating the 1/8 inch phone jack patch cables.
2. Removing the console molding
3. Installing the auxiliary adapter and jacks
4. Plugging in the iPod

My reason for breaking these out is pretty simple: these are isolated tasks, and in particular you may find yourself only wanting to remove the console for any number of reasons. Makes sense to keep it separated. Also, general electronics work is pretty optionally, depending on how tight you want the job to look.

I have created a general disclaimer post for DIY jobs posted on this forum. Please make sure you’ve read it → click here. While I wouldn’t call this job super tough, I wouldn’t take it on if this is your first time modding a car. It took me about 2-3 hours to complete, not counting breaks and time spent taking pictures and notes. I definitely want to warn novices that you could really screw up your dash’s appearance if you fumble.

The two jacks I installed offer nice use cases. One in the drawer offers privacy, storing it out of view and harm's way. The side jack I took after our Honda Element, which has a 1/8 jack next to the DC outlet on the passenger dash. This worked out well for long trips with the family, as the passenger has easy access, and doesn’t consume the other port for charging phones, etc.

We use the Belkin Auto Kit for iPod, which has a handy line-out port and charges too (very important for my 3G lifeless battery).

Of course, there is nothing iPod-specifc about the AUX-in, you can use it for anything, DVD players, game systems, cassette players, shortwave radio, karaoke… yeah but mostly iPods.