How to Easily Upgrade and Install a 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 BMW E53 X5 Aftermarket Radio GPS Entertainment System

For some people, stereo in the car is enough. For others, only the best is enough. If the factory radio in your car is old, out-of-date,  with simple functions, or just not working correctly, you may want to buy new after-sales stereo, which outperforms the stereo in your car. These can be professionally installed or you can just do the work yourself. Here is a upgrade guidance on 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BMW E53 X5 Car Stereo Radio Head Unit  from Seicane, it can be used as a reference if you have a same car.

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BMW E53 X5 car stereo radio head unit after installation

Requirement of upgrade:

1. Please disconnect the power before the installation.

2. Please prepareprofessional car radio dismantling tools, screwdriver, 3M electronic tape, 3M double-side tape, sleeve and cotton cloth 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

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 BMW E53 X5 Aftermarket Radio GPS Entertainment System Upgrade Instruction

1. Original car radio dash.

Original car radio dash.

2. Remove the CD decorative frame with a tool.

Remove the CD decorative frame with a tool.

3. Remove the four screws with screwdrivers.

Remove the four screws with screwdrivers.

4. Withstand the bottom (arrows) with a tool.

Withstand the bottom (arrows) with a tool.

5. Remove the conditioning air outlet.

Remove the conditioning air outlet.

6. Stick the paper well.

Stick the paper well.

7. Cut the Red line.

Cut the Red line.

8. After cutting.

After cutting.

9. Remove the original blue plug and white plug.

Remove the original blue plug and white plug.

10. Find out the AUX jack (3Pins).

Find out the AUX jack (3Pins).

11. Take out the device and lock well the holder in the base with a PA2.6*8 screw.

Take out the device and lock well the holder in the base with a PA2.6*8 screw.

12. Plug well the power harness/USB cable/GPS antenna.

Plug well the power harness/USB cable/GPS antenna.

13. Install well the monitor in the dashboard and locked well.

Install well the monitor in the dashboard and locked well.

14. Fixed well the holder in the bottom of the air conditioning with TM 5.0x14mm screws.

Fixed well the holder in the bottom of the air conditioning with TM 5.0x14mm screws.

15. Plug the original AUX with Android AUX jack.

Plug the original AUX with Android AUX jack.

16. Connect Android black plug into original blue socket.

Connect Android black plug into original blue socket.

17. Connect original blueplug into Android black socket.

Connect original blueplug into Android black socket.

18. Full test all the functions.

Full test all the functions.

19. Switch to “AUX MODE”, Android will have sound from original speakers.

Switch to “AUX MODE”, Android will have sound from original speakers.

20. Installation effect.

Installation effect.

Hope above tips can help you solve the problems you may meet during installation, if you still have problems, you can turn to your dealer for more detail advice for safety consideration,if you are searching for an ideal car radio for your beloved car and have no idea, here i would like to share a excellent 10.25 Inch Android 8.1 1998-2006 BMW E53 X5 Car Stereo Radio Head Unit from Seicane with you, just click here to see more details:

https://www.seicane.com/android-1998-2006-bmw-e53-x5-car-stereo-radio-head-unit-gps-navigation-system-bluetooth-support-usb-wifi-rearview-camera-steering-wheel-control-s028205

This car radio is designed with the advanced and stable Android 8.1 operation system with 5 point touch screen as well as a powerful 6-core CPU processor, so that you can enjoy a much smoother, faster and easier operation experience.

Thanks to integrated BC6 Bluetooth module, it supports phone book sync, hands-free call, and music streaming from your phone.

Besides, with built-in WiFi module, it supports to connect WiFi hotspots to surf internet. Such a good campanion, you deserve it.

Enjoy your driving!

2 comments on “How to Easily Upgrade and Install a 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 BMW E53 X5 Aftermarket Radio GPS Entertainment System

  1. I have a 2002 BMW x5 no dsp. It did come with in dash cd and a 6 disk changer in the drivers rear side panel. I have installed the radio with the provided connector. Everything works except there is no sound. I did not hock up any of the other wires 3-8 just the factory connector. Hope you can solve my problem Quickly.

    Thanks!.

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