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27Sep 2021

For 2001-2008 BMW 7 Series E65 E66 8.8” Touchscreen GPS Navigation Car Stereo Installation Guide

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Do you hate the factory stereo in your old BMW vehicle? Upgrade it with GPS navigation stereo system. In Seicane, you’ll get an easy to install, plug-and-play touchscreen radio for your 2001-2008 BMW 7 Series E65/E66, and here is the guide of how to install an upgraded Android radio head unit in the BMW 7 Series E65/E66.

The picture shows the original car dashboard (stereo system).

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Step 1, Pry to open the front cover plate of the stereo screen, then remove the cover plate.

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Step 2, Remove screws that fixed on the top of the stereo screen, then pry to remove the car screen and unplug its connector.

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Step 3, Remove screws that fixed the A/C outlet panel; Pry to open the outlet panel from the side of co-pilot.

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Step 4, Take down the whole A/C outlet panel structure and unplug the connector.

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Step 5, Remove screws that fixed the original main unit, take it down and disconnect its plugs.

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Step 6, Pry to remove the metal sheet on the back of the original stereo screen, then disassemble the screen and frame, and unplug the cable.

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Step 7, Use new cable to assemble the frame on the new car screen.

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Step 8, Connect new wiring harness to the car plugs, then connect new screen and original main unit to the car.

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Step 9, Start the car to test whether the new Android car stereo system can work normally, if there is no problem, install all the car accessories back; if there is something wrong, check whether the cables are correctly connected.

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Features about this 2001-2008 BMW 7 Series E65/E66 stereo system

  • Come with an exquisite 8.8″ IPS touchscreen which is easy to use and very friendly for your eyes to see everything on the display.
  • It supports 4G and WIFI network. Once you connect the radio to the Internet, you can download different interesting APPS, surf the Internet, watch on YouTube etc.
  • The Carplay function gives you the safe way to use phone on the road. Just connect your phone to the radio with Carplay USB dongle, then the radio will act as the phone, you will be able to use phone functions such as to dial, to navigate, to play music etc.
  • What’s more, it supports original camera and aftermarket camera. With a backup camera installed, you won’t have trouble to park and revers the car.
10Sep 2021

Quick And Easy Way to Upgrade 2009 2010 BMW 5 Series E60 Radio

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For many people, it seems that everything of the BMW E60 (2009-2010) looks good, however, as far as I am concerned, the radio screen is a little small, I would want a big touchscreen so that when I use navigation or watch videos, I can see clearer. Actually, this is the main reason I decide to upgrade my BMW E60’s basic screen.

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Two weeks ago, I purchased an upgraded Android radio screen from Seicane and with the help of my friend, I installed the new screen in my car. Here share the guide, hope it be useful for you.

Part 1, Every step to remove and install

  • Tools: Plastic pry tools, screwdrivers.
  • Note: Car power must be cut off before working.

The original radio system screen.

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Step 1, Pry to remove the A/C vent panel, take it down and unplug connector.

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Step 2, Remove screws that fixed the CD button panel, take down the panel and unplug connector.

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Step 3, Pry the button panel at the bottom, take it down and unplug connector.

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Step 4, Remove screws that fixed the CD unit, take down the unit and unplug its connectors.

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Step 5, Remove screws that fixed the car radio screen, take down the screen and unplug connector.

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Step 6, Now we have removed every part of the old radio system. Before installing the new one, have a check for its wiring harness and accessories in good condition. Then connect the new wiring harness to the car.

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Step 7, Connect the new radio screen with the new wiring harness. If you are not sure the corresponding interface, take a look at the radio user manual.

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Step 8, Connect the original radio CD unit, and install it back.

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Step 9, Install the bottom button panel back.

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Step 10, Install the CD button panel back.

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Step 11, Tighten the screws of the new car radio screen to fix it.

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Step 12, Finally, install the A/C vent panel back.

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Step 13, Turn on your car to test the working conditions of the new radio system. The picture shows the after installation effect.

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Part 2, Know about Seicane android car screen for BMW E60

Since we just need to replace the car screen, it didn’t take us much time to do. It’s easy to install, plug and play.

Compared to the old screen, the Seicane car radio screen is 8.8″ in size with an exquisite look, smooth operation and fast response. The original car functions such as Idrive control are supported, thus you can quickly adapt to use the product. If your original car radio can’t use navigation, then this product can do. It uses the latest GPS technology, provides you with real time navigation information wherever you drive.

There are a variety of functions it can offer, such as Bluetooth music and calls, videos playing, network connecting, supporting Carplay, supporting original camera and aftermarket camera etc. Just enjoy a better drive with this Android car screen!