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Best Guide of 2009-2014 Ford Fiesta Factory Radio Replacement

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Since I bought the 2010 Ford Fiesta, I’ve been stuck with the old factory radio in the dashboard. Just last month, I made up my mind to get it changed. One of my friends suggested me to get an aftermarket radio to replace the factory stereo, and finally I had this Tesla screen radio for the Fiesta.

How to install the new unit?

I successfully installed the new Ford Fiesta Tesla screen with the help of my uncle, he is a professional auto mechanic working at Jeep company. Now, let’s see how we did that.

Important tips: 1) Prepare your tool box. 2) Cut off the car power before starting the replacement work.

Take a look at the factory radio of my 2010 Ford Fiesta.

1. Pry to remove the plastic cover on the top.

2. Remove these 4 screws. Then take down the small screen and unplug the cable.

3. Now pry to remove this small piece at the bottom.

4. Remove screws that fix the button panel.

5. Take down the panel and unplug its cable to the car.

6. Next pull out the main unit, also need to unplug the cables.

7. We’ll go to install the new touch screen radio head unit, make sure it comes everything you need.

8. Correspondingly connect the new cables of the new radio to the car.

9. Remove the A/C outlets on the button panel, and install them to the new radio, then connect the new radio to the car via the new cables. Check the manual if you are not sure the wiring ports.

10. Put the new radio system to the dashboard, have a test for it before fixing it well. If the new radio doesn’t work well, check again the wiring conditions, and ask the seller for help when needed.

What are the features and functions?

This big touch screen stereo can be suitable for Ford Fiesta at 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 year. It adds much good look to the inside of the car. On one hand, it equips a 9.7″ QLED screen, showing fresh unique user interface with dynamic graphics. On the onther hand, loaded with Android 10.0 system and 8-core CPU, the unit is super fast to response and easy to operate.

Compared to the old radio system, this Android head unit also offers various wonderful functions. For example, in terms of entertainment, you can enjoy Bluetooth music, listen to FM/AM radio, watch 1080P videos on Youtube, access to the Internet for more fun etc.

For me, I love the Carplay function very much. The unit is with built-in wireless Carplay, as well Android Auto. By Carplay connection, the radio will act as the Phone, allowing me to apply phone music, phone call, phone map etc. on the radio display. That’s the safest way to use phone on the car.

Another awesome function is that I can connect a rear view camera to the radio. Every time when I reverse the car, the radio will automatically switch to the rear images, thus I can see the rear situation clearly to avoid any collision. For those who always have trouble in backing a car, a touch screen car radio system which is able to support rear view camera is more helpful.

Upgrade 2012-2015 VW Volkswagen Polo Factory Radio to Touch Screen Carplay Head Unit

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If you are still using the old button-operated factory radio in your Volkswagen Polo, you lost much fun. That’s same to you use an old Nokia while other use big screen Apple phone. You won’t know how’s amazing having large screen head unit until you get one for your loved vehicle.

Whether you are replace the factory radio now or later, you can take a look at this post about how to install touch screen radio to 2012 2013 2014 2015 VW Volkswagen Polo. It’s not difficult, most people can do it themselves.

Section 1, Install Touch Screen Radio to 2012-2015 VW Polo

Important Notes,

  1. Prepare toolbox: Plastic pry tools, screwdrivers, cable ties, tapes etc.
  2. Safety tip: Power off the car battery before working on the radio system.

1, Use the plastic pry tool to remove the frame of the radio system.

2, You’ll see 4 screws that fixed the radio unit. Remove them.

3, So you can pull out the main unit, unplug the connectors.

4, Next, you can connect the new cables of the new Volkswagen Polo Android radio to the car. Make sure they are correctly connected.

5, Connect the new screen to the car via the new cables. The interfaces are different,  they are easy to distinguish and connect well.

6, Install the new screen well.

7, Turn on the car to check whether it works normally. When there are problems, you are advised to double check the wiring conditions, or ask sellers for assistant.

Section 2, Having Wonderful Drive with Big Screen Radio

Compared to the old radio, the new touch screen radio head unit provides various amazing functions and features.

  • It’s made of 9-inch touch screen, you can see everything clearly. On the other hand, it’s equipped with Android 10 system and high quality CPU, offering fast respond and smooth operation.
  • You can apply Carplay/Android Auto in the unit. This function allows you to use the phone applications such as contact, maps, music etc on the radio screen freely and conveniently, also helping improve driving safety.
  • Having a big screen, you can connect rear view camera to help you park car well. The screen will automatically switch to the rear images every time when you reverse and park the vehicle, so you can see clearly the rear situation to avoid any possible accident.
  • As to entertainment, it also offers different ways. You can enjoy high quality Bluetooth music, you can listen to real-time FM/AM radio, you can watch 1080P videos, you can also access the Internet to visit different website. Never get boring on a long drive!