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How Easy to Add Tesla Screen to My 2017 Ford Escape

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The fact is I almost only use the A/C setting on my 2017 Ford Escape radio system. As playing music and navigating, I use my phone to do. Some people may love to use the classic button-controlled radio, like the one in my 2017 Ford Escape. But as to me, it’s almost useless. That’s why I decide to get an aftermarket touch screen head unit to replace it.

I finished the installation job last month. So far, the new screen works so good, greatly improving driving experience. At this post, I would like to share everything about this Tesla screen to you.

Section 1, About the installation

DIY installation is not so difficult. Get your toolbox ready. Make sure the car battery is off before starting.

1, Pry to remove the top cover of the radio system.

2, There are two screws that fix the factory screen. Remove them to take off the screen and disconnect the plug.

3, Remove this screw.

4, And pry to remove this plastic piece. After that, remove these two screws.

5, Now we can pry to remove this plastic cover.

6, The next we’ll go to remove the button panel. Firstly, remove the screws.

7, Then pry to remove the whole panel and disconnect its plug.

8, Following is to remove the screws that fix the main unit.

9, Pull out the unit and unplug the connectors.

10, The removal job is finished. Have a check for the new touch screen radio system. Make sure it comes everything we need.

11, Before installing this Teals screen radio to the car, we need to remove the A/C outlets of the original button panel and install them to the new radio.

12, Connect the new wiring cables to the new radio.

13, And connect the radio to the car. In this step, you should pay more attention and check the wiring condition carefully.

14, Put the radio screen to the dashboard, then power the car to have a test for it.

15, If the new radio head unit functions well, install the cover and other needed parts to the dashboard. If there are problems, check the wiring situation or contact seller for assistant.

Section 2, About the benefits

Obviously, the new radio stereo system is big big different to the old one. There is large touch screen, many apps, plug and play, super easy to use and fast to response.

In terms of entertainment, I can connect Bluetooth to apply Bluetooth music at high quality sound effect. I can also listen to FM/AM radios. On the other hand, I can watch 1080P videos on the screen, what a great viewing experience!

When it comes to driving safety, sure it’s also a good assistant. On one hand, when there is call during driving, we can answer it by Bluetooth call function. On the other hand, it’s able to support 360 cameras, which help us check driving conditions clearly to avoid accident.

What’s more, it comes with Carplay, that give us ability to use phone maps, music calls freely on the radio screen once connected. It’s a safest way to use phone.

Using a big screen radio system, I am sure you will have amazing drive.

Step-by-step Radio Upgrade Installation on 2013-2018 Audi Q3

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Big screen are more and more commonly applied to car dashboard, because it does bring more convenience and comfort to driving. Drivers now can easily upgrade their small screen radio to the big screen head unit. They can go to car store to do that, or by DIY.

The following is a radio replacement guide for 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Audi Q3. After checking the content, you may have new thoughts on car radio upgrade.

Part 1, Remove the Old, Install the New

For DIY radio upgrade project, we should have some tools in advance, including plastic pry tools and screwdrivers. Another important thing is that the car power must be cut off before working on the dashboard.

Step 1, Use the plastic pry tool to remove the A/C outlet and unplug its connectors.

Step 2, Remove the screw that fixed the radio screen. See in the picture.

Step 3, Before taking down the screen, we also need to pry this plastic frame. Then take down the whole screen and unplug the connectors.

Step 4, Now let’s move to the CD part of the radio. Use special key fobs to insert the slots, then pull them to pull out the CD unit.

Step 5, Next turn to the A/C controller part. It must be pried from the top, not from the left and right.

Step 6, The removal job is finished now, next step is to install the new unit. As we just need to replace the screen, the original CD unit is still kept. We need to reconnect it to the car with new wiring.

Step 7, Connect the new large touch screen stereo head unit.

Step 8, After connecting all the new cables, have a full test for the new radio system. If there is no problem, then we can install back all the parts.

Part 2, About Big Screen Radio Head Unit

It is an obvious fact that when there is bigger screen, information shown in a clearer way. On the other hand, it’s easier and fast to operate than the button-operated radio.

There are so many applications on the touch screen Android radio, greatly adding joy and convenience on driving. For example, we can play various music online/offline, watch HD videos, listen to FM/AM/RDS radio channels. Besides, we can also apply Carplay, then we can use phone apps like music, call, map etc. freely.

Some people love to use big screen head unit because it can show rear view situation when reverse, helping park car easier. That’s really a powerful function we need.

In a word, new cars come with the factory big screen radio head unit, old cars will be added aftermarket touch screen radios by their users.