Description
Aerpro AKNI4 Nissan Qashqai X-Trail 2015-2019 9/10 Inch Head Unit Installation Kit
A complete 9/10 inch head unit installation kit for the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail (2015-2019) without factory navigation, retaining steering wheel controls (including phone button), factory reverse camera, factory USB, and vehicle menu clock adjustments with plug-and-play installation.
Product Overview
The Aerpro AKNI4 is a 9/10 inch installation kit engineered specifically for the Nissan Qashqai (2015-2019) and Nissan X-Trail (2015-2019) in vehicles without factory navigation. The kit includes all components required to mount a universal trapezoid shaped 9/10 inch radio into the dashboard while retaining steering wheel controls including the phone button, factory reverse camera, factory USB, and vehicle menu clock adjustments.
Compatible head units include the Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT, Kenwood DMX80AXS, Alpine INE-AW409S, INE-AX809, INE-AW409S-10 and INE-AX809-10, Aerpro AM9X and AM10X, and various Android head units. A head unit ISO harness is not included - the Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and sold separately. This kit does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features. On boot-up, instead of selecting CAN Bus Adapter, go to Menu and select Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter. Feature retention is radio dependent. This kit is not compatible with standard DIN or double DIN sized radios.
Features & Benefits
Retains Steering Wheel Controls Including Phone Button: A steering wheel control interface harness and SWC patch lead are included, retaining full factory steering wheel control functionality including the phone button after the head unit upgrade.
Retains Factory Reverse Camera: A 360 camera retention adaptor is included, maintaining the factory reverse camera feed through the new aftermarket head unit.
Retains Factory USB: A factory USB retention harness is included, preserving factory USB input functionality after installation.
Retains Vehicle Menu Clock Adjustments: Vehicle menu clock adjustment functionality is retained after installation.
Complete Gloss Black Installation Kit: Includes a gloss black fascia kit and gloss black 9/10 inch trapezoid adaptor for a clean, premium finish, along with all harnesses, adaptors, and antenna adaptor required for a complete installation.
APP8 Compatible for Simplified Installation: Designed for use with the Aerpro APP8 aftermarket head unit harness adapter (sold separately), simplifying the secondary ISO connection during installation.
Technical Specs
| Specification |
Detail |
| SKU |
AKNI4 |
| Brand |
Aerpro |
| Compatible Vehicles |
Nissan Qashqai 2015-2019, Nissan X-Trail 2015-2019 (without factory navigation) |
| Head Unit Size |
9 inch and 10 inch (Trapezoid shape) |
| Kit Inclusions |
Gloss Black Fascia Kit, SWC Interface Harness, SWC Patch Lead, Gloss Black 9"/10" Adaptor, Antenna Adaptor, 360 Camera Retention Adaptor, Factory USB Retention Harness |
| ISO Harness Included |
No - Aerpro APP8 recommended (sold separately) |
| Steering Wheel Control Retention |
Yes (including phone button) |
| Factory Reverse Camera Retention |
Yes |
| AUX Input Retention |
No |
| USB Input Retention |
Yes |
| Factory Amplifier Retention |
No |
| Vehicle Menu Retention |
Yes (Clock Adjustments) |
| Pioneer CAN Bus Support |
No - select Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter on boot-up |
| Feature Retention |
Radio dependent |
| Barcode |
9317114953292 |
What's in the Box
- Gloss Black Fascia Kit
- Steering Wheel Control Interface Harness
- SWC Patch Lead
- Gloss Black 9"/10" Trapezoid Adaptor
- Antenna Adaptor
- 360 Camera Retention Adaptor
- Factory USB Retention Harness
Compatible With
- Nissan Qashqai 2015-2019 (without factory navigation)
- Nissan X-Trail 2015-2019 (without factory navigation)
Compatible Head Units (9/10 inch Trapezoid):
- Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT
- Kenwood DMX80AXS
- Alpine INE-AW409S
- Alpine INE-AX809
- Alpine INE-AW409S-10
- Alpine INE-AX809-10
- Aerpro AM9X
- Aerpro AM10X
- Various Android Head Units
Not compatible with standard DIN or double DIN sized radios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an ISO harness included in this kit?
No. The AKNI4 does not include a head unit ISO harness. Aerpro recommends pairing this kit with the Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness, which is sold separately. Please add the APP8 to your order to complete the installation.
Does this kit support Pioneer CAN Bus features?
No. The AKNI4 does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features. When using a Pioneer head unit, on boot-up do not select CAN Bus Adapter. Instead, go to Menu and select Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter to correctly configure the steering wheel control interface included in this kit.
Does this kit fit Nissan Qashqai or X-Trail models with factory navigation?
No. The AKNI4 is designed for Nissan Qashqai (2015-2019) and X-Trail (2015-2019) vehicles without factory navigation. Please confirm your vehicle's factory fit before purchasing.
Will this kit work with standard double DIN head units?
No. The AKNI4 is designed exclusively for universal trapezoid shaped 9/10 inch radios. It will not suit standard DIN or double DIN sized radios. Please confirm your head unit shape before purchasing.
Does this kit retain all steering wheel controls including the phone button?
Yes. The AKNI4 includes a steering wheel control interface harness and SWC patch lead that retains full factory steering wheel control functionality including the phone button. Feature retention is radio dependent, so please confirm with your chosen head unit before installation.
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