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How to Install an Android Radio Screen with Bluetooth in BMW 3 Series?

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All we know that BMW is one of famous and popular car brands in the world. Most people dream of having a car from BMW.

Three years ago, I was lucky enough to get a BMW 3 Series car from my uncle. I love the car so much, and always try my best to take care of it. If there was a bigger touchscreen radio system, it must be perfect. So I decided to find a way to upgrade the original radio system. Just last month, I got a 10.25 inches Android touchscreen radio system from Seicane and had it install in my BMW. Now at this article, I share the upgrade guide as well as the use of Seicane radio system.  

Part 1, Upgrade the BMW 3 Series car screen 

A new radio screen for BMW 3 Series, plastic pry tools and screwdrivers are needed for the upgrade work. As there will involve the power plugs in the process, cut off the car power at the beginning is must.

Original car radio system

Step 1, Remove the air conditioning vent: Use the plastic pry tool to pry the A/C vent, take it down and unplug the connector.

Step 2, Remove these two screws that fixed the original radio screen, take down the screen and unplug the connector.

Step 3, Remove screws that fixed the CD button panel, take down the panel and unplug the connector.

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

Step 5, Check the wiring harness and other accessories of the new radio screen.

Step 6, Connect the new radio screen and original CD unit with the new wiring harness. You’d better check the user manual of the new radio screen if you are not sure the cable interfaces.

Step 7, Turn on the power to test whether the new radio functions normally. If there is no problem, install all the accessories including CD button panel and A/C vent back. If it doesn’t work, please check whether cables are connected correctly.

Part 2, The Seicane Bluetooth touchscreen radio for BMW 3 Series

Based on Android 10.0 system, the 10.25 inches IPS touchscreen looks very exquisite and provides users with smooth operation. It does make huge differences compared to using the original screen, especially when you navigate.

Apart from supporting all original car functions, this new radio system with large screen expands more functions such as Bluetooth music and phone, Carplay, rear view camera image etc. With Bluetooth technology, drivers are able to stream music wirelessly from the phone and answer hand-free call while keeping safe drive. On the other hand, for those who always have difficulties in parking, with rear view camera installing, there will be rear images shown on the unit display, thus they can see the rear situation clearly and park the car easily.

The product also designed with various wonderful UI displays, greatly improving user experience.

How to Upgrade a 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Car Radio with Radio DVD Player GPS Navigation System

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Car Radio after installation

If you are desired of a brand new driving experience, you can think about replacing your factory radio with a new aftermarket car radio which can support a lot of comprehensive features in your car. If you are going to install a new car radio by yourself, what you need to do is to find a detailed installation instruction to help you. Here comes a detailed 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 car radio installation instruction from Seicane. If you also have a 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93, you can follow it to install your new car radio step by step.

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Car Radio after installation
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Car Radio after installation

Tips about the installation:

1.Please disconnect the power before the installation.

2.Please prepare a lever and a screwdriver before the removal and the installation.

3.Please keep all the separate parts from the car. Please take great care of the dashboard to avoid scratching it during its detachment and installation. Please keep handy any parts from the car and make use of all the original screws from the car as much as possible. so each related part of the unit can be fixed securely.

4.For your convenience, here’s the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-device-srd-400

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 car radio installation instruction

1. The original dashboard before installation.

The original dashboard before installation
The original dashboard before installation

2. Pry the panel off with a lever. You need to lift the air-conditioning assembly and don’t pry the air-conditioning panel off directly.

Pry the panel off with a lever. You need to lift the air-conditioning assembly and don't pry the air-conditioning panel off directly
Pry the panel off with a lever. You need to lift the air-conditioning assembly and don’t pry the air-conditioning panel off directly

3. Unplug the air-conditioning assembly. Then unscrew the CD player and pull the CD player out.

Unplug the air-conditioning assembly. Then unscrew the CD player and pull the CD player out
Unplug the air-conditioning assembly. Then unscrew the CD player and pull the CD player out

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4. Disconnect the power plug behind the CD player and the plug of the radio aerials.

Disconnect the power plug behind the CD player and the plug of the radio aerials
Disconnect the power plug behind the CD player and the plug of the radio aerials

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5. Take off the plastic bracket frame behind the CD player. Six screws are shown in the picture as follow. 4 of them are T20 screws, 2 of them are turnbuckles (no.8).

Take off the plastic bracket frame behind the CD player. Six screws are shown in the picture as follow. 4 of them are T20 screws, 2 of them are turnbuckles (no.8)
Take off the plastic bracket frame behind the CD player. Six screws are shown in the picture as follow. 4 of them are T20 screws, 2 of them are turnbuckles (no.8)

6. Unscrew the 2 turnbuckles (no.8).After the removal, the bracket is not needed, because the DVD comes with its metal bracket panel.

Unscrew the 2 turnbuckles (no.8).After the removal, the bracket is not needed, because the DVD comes with its metal bracket panel
Unscrew the 2 turnbuckles (no.8).After the removal, the bracket is not needed, because the DVD comes with its metal bracket panel

7. Check all the accessories for the new Seicane radio.

8. Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane radio.

9. Connect the Seicane radio to your original radio’s plugs.

10. Turn on the new Seicane radio to have a careful check if everything works well. If it doesn’t, please check whether all the cables are connected correctly.

11. Put the new Seicane radio into the dash.

12. Put everything into their original place.

 

Wish the above installation instruction can be helpful for you to some extent. If you meet any difficulties, you can consult your dealer, communicate with someone experienced or turn to a professional for help. If you still think it hard for you to install the new car radio, it is suggested that you should arrange a professional technician to help you directly install the new car radio. To help you select an ideal car radio, I would like to share a remarkable 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2012 BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 car radio from Seicane with you. Here comes the link, please click:

https://www.seicane.com/android-radio-dvd-player-radio-for-2005-2012-bmw-3-series-e90-e91-e92-e93-automatic-air-gps-navigation-system-support-bluetooth-1080p-video-usb-multi-media-player-dvr-mirror-link-s32713f

Loaded with the latest and most stable Android 7.1.1 operation system and a high-quality quad-core CPU processor, this intelligent car radio can provide you with faster response, higher performance and better capabilities to enrich your in-car life.

With the assistance of the high-accuracy 3D GPS navigation system, you are able to locate where you are and navigate to your desired destinations through turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts. And while navigating, you can also freely listen to radio, USB or SD music playback, which won’t have any negative influence on GPS function.

While as for the entertainment features, you can utilize this unit’s DVD player function to play your favorite music, TV programs, movies, etc to play whatever you like in motion.

If you like this car radio, just add it to your shopping cart and wish you have a wonderful driving experience accompanied by it.