A Quick Installation Instruction for a 1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 Aftermarket Radio Car GPS Navigation System

1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 car radio after installation

If you would like to effectively improve your driving experience, it is a wise choice for you to replace your factory radio with a new aftermarket car radio. And to reduce some budget on upgrading, you can try to deal with the installation all on your own. The following is a 1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 car radio installation instruction. If you own the same or similar dashboard, you can take this instruction as a reference.

1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 car radio after installation
1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 car radio after installation

Before and during installation, you should notice:

1. Before connecting, please make sure the ignition is off to avoid short circuit.

2. Ensure connect the yellow and red power cable at last.

3. Ensure that all loose wires are isolated with electrical tape

4. Ensure don’t tangle the wire when tighten the moving parts (Such as seat rails).

5. Ensure that all ground is connected to the same place.

6. Using the improper fuse may cause damage of fire, so when replace the fuse, please consult the professionals.

7. For your convenience, here are the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-devicesrd-400

 

1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 car radio installation instruction

1. Original Dash.

Original Dash
Original Dash

2. Remove the CD decorative frame with a tool.

Remove the CD decorative frame with a tool
Remove the CD decorative frame with a tool

3. Remove the four screws with a screwdrivers.

Remove the four screws with a screwdrivers
Remove the four screws with a screwdrivers

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

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
Remove the conditioning air outlet

6. Stick the paper well.

Stick the paper well
Stick the paper well

7. Cut along the RED LINE.

Cut along the RED LINE
Cut along the RED LINE

8. After Cutting.

After Cutting
After Cutting

9. Remove the original Blue Plug and White Plug.

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)
Find out the AUX Jack(3Pins)

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

Take out the device and locked well the holder in the base with a PA2.6*8 screw
Take out the device and locked 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
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
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
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
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
Connect Android Black Plug into Original Blue Socket

17. Connect original Blue Plug into Android Black Socket.

Connect original Blue Plug into Android Black Socket
Connect original Blue Plug into Android Black Socket

18. Full test all the functions.

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

20. Installation Effect.

Installation Effect
Installation Effect

 

Above is the whole removal and installation steps about a 1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 car radio. If you meet any problems you cannot deal with independently, it is suggested that you should contact your dealer, communicate with someone experienced or turn to a professional for help. If you are afraid of making damage to either your car radio or your car, you can refer to the following link which is a remarkable 1998 1999 2000 2001-2006 BMW E53 X5 car radio from Seicane. For more details, please click:

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If you get this remarkable car radio installed in your car, you will be able to get access to a wide range of practical and entertainment features, so that you will get a wonderful driving experience.

With the assistance of the worldwide real-time GPS navigation function of this unit, you can easily locate where you are currently and gain the optimal route option to get to your desired destinations according to the turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts. And what you cannot ignore is that this unit comes with dual zone function,

Additionally, without keeping your hands off the steering wheel control, you are able to dial, answer, reject and mute Bluetooth hands-free phone calls for convenience as well as listen to Bluetooth streaming music from your phone music playlist for enjoyment.

What are you waiting for? If you like this unit, just add it to your shopping cart.