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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!

How to Install A Touchscreen Android Stereo to Peugeot 206 (2000-2016)?

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Many cars only come with a standard radio system that has no large touchscreen and brings simple functions. So, as far as I’m concerned, in terms of car upgrade or car modification, these old factory radio units should be moved at first.

The following content is about how to upgrade factory radio of Peugeot 206 (2000-2016). We got the old system removed, and installed an aftermarket touchscreen head unit to the dash.

Part 1, Steps to remove and install the (2000-2016) Peugeot 206 radio

This is one of the Peugeot 206 factory radios.

First of all, before starting to work, we need to prepare tools including plastic pry tools and screwdrivers. And keep in mind that the car power must be cut off to ensure safety.

Step 1, Using the plastic pry tool to remove the top cover of the factory radio.

Step 2, After removing the top cover, you can see there are two screws that fixed the radio system, use the screwdriver to remove the screws. Then you can take down the whole radio system. And all the connectors should be unplugged.

Step 3, Following we can check the new touchscreen radio system, correspondingly connect the new cables to its. Take a look at the user manual if you are not sure the interfaces.

Step 4, In this step, we need to remove the A/C outlets of the factory radio, and install them to the new radio.

Step 5, Now you can install the new radio system to the dashboard. Make sure the cables are correctly connected. Then turn on the car to test whether the new radio works normally. When there is problem, double check the wiring condition, or contact sell for help.

Part 2, Let’s explore the fantastic features of the new radio stereo system

Obviously a touchscreen car stereo system looks beautiful. We can operate it by touch screen or the steering wheel, super convenient. The big screen also shows clearer and more information. For navigation, large screen always be the first main role.

The unit is equipped with Android 11 system, we can freely download various APPs on the Android Store. In terms of phone connection application, you are given 3 methods to do, via USB, via Bluetooth and via Carplay. Carplay is the most powerful feature since it keeps us to use the navigation, music on the radio as on the phone.

Compared to the standard radio, this upgraded touchscreen stereo is able to provide rear view images once we connect backup camera to the car. With the rear view images, we see rear situation clearly when reversing and parking car, avoiding collision.

All in all, there are also many other useful functions brought by the touchscreen Android radio, I am sure your drive must be better with such amazing radio.

A Step-by-step Installation Guide for 2002-2008 Mercedes Benz W211 Car Stereo System with Bluetooth GPS Navigation

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Here shows you an intelligent 2002-2008 Mercedes Benz W211 car stereo system from Seicane. The product comes with the latest operating system and 8-core CPU for you to upgrade your factory radio.

 

If you are going to replace your factory radio with a new aftermarket car stereo system, it’ll be great for you to know some installation instruction for it. The installation is not quite difficult, if you have some related installation experience and a correct guide, you can easily finish the installation on your own. Please look at the picture above, if you also have the same dashboard, you can refer to the following 2002-2008 Mercedes Benz W211 bluetooth car stereo instruction to help with the installation.

 

Precautions :

  1. Please disconnect the power before the installation.
  2. Please prepare unlock toolsbefore 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.

 

2002-2008 Mercedes Benz W211 car stereo installation guide

The original dashboard.

 

Installation step 1. Use a lever to release the decoration panel and remove the cigarette lighter.

2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-W219 car stereo installation step 2

 

Installation step 2. Remove two screws under the 6-disc CD changer and take out the CD changer.

2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-W219 car stereo installation step 3

 

Installation step 3. Remove the two screws marked with red arrows and pull out the CD player.

2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-W219 car stereo installation step 4

 

Installation step 4. Connect the cables in the package.

 

Installation step 5. Remove the baffle-plate under the assistant driver seat, connect the CAN-H, CAN-L cable (green) with the CAN-BUS socket marked in the picture.

2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-W219 car stereo installation step 6

 

Installation step 6. Pry the decoration panel beside the driver’s seat, change fuse from 5A TO 10A

2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-W219 car stereo installation step 7

 

Installation step 7. Remove the screws for fastening the car pc in the left of the trunk.

2004-2011 Mercedes Benz CLS Class W219 car stereo installation step 8

 

Installation step 8. Find the amplifier in the left of the trunk and remove the four screws marked with red arrows.

2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-W219 car stereo installation step 9

 

Installation step 9. Remove the amplifier in the car.

2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-W219 car stereo installation step 10

 

Installation step 10. Connect the speaker cable with the speaker.

 

Installation step 11. Turn on the new Seicane bluetooth car stereo to have a careful check if everything works well.

 

Wish the above installation guide can be helpful for you. If you have any question, you can refer to your dealer or a professional for help. Please make clear every step before you start to install. If you find it too hard to understand all the steps, you’d better go to a car stereo upgrade center to have it installed.

 

In addition, to make sure you have a successful upgrade, you need to confirm that your new stereo is suitable for your car, so that it can work well with your car.

 

With this Android 10.0 Mercedes Benz W211 bluetooth car stereo which is 4G+64G and support touch screen spilt screen display in your car, you are enabled to play DVD, CD, VCD, FM/AM radio, HD 1080P Video, music, etc. The Bluetooth technology also makes you possible to dial and receive calls with your hands on the steering wheel control and your eyes on the road ahead to keep safe. The lane assist, voice prompts and accurate direction provided by the GPS navigation can lead you to your destination within the least time.

 

To improve your in-car environment and your driving experience, this Seicane Mercedes Benz W211 car stereo is just your ideal choice. Just take it and go!