Apple Carplay/Android Auto retrofit kit for BMW 3 Series and M3 E46 (1998 to 2006)

Modernize your BMW 3 Series E46 with our Apple CarPlay & Android Auto aftermarket module

Upgrade your BMW 3 Series (E46) with our latest-generation CarPlay / Android Auto module. With our plug & play box, you can seamlessly access all your smartphone apps directly from your original screen — smoothly, intuitively, and wirelessly.

🎵 Music, 📍 GPS, 🎥 Videos, 📱 Communication… your driving experience becomes more modern, safer, and more enjoyable. Say goodbye to phone mounts and messy cables: your dashboard transforms into a true onboard multimedia hub.

Your favorite apps in your BMW

Thanks to full CarPlay and Android Auto integration, you’ll find your smartphone’s interface right on your 3 Series’ original screen.

Enjoy your apps as if they were built into the car — no risky handling while driving. Access your music, messages, calls, GPS, or podcasts safely and effortlessly.

Advanced GPS Navigation: Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps

Enjoy smart, always up-to-date navigation via direct access to apps like Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps. Get real-time traffic info, speed camera alerts, voice search, and optimized routes — all in high quality on your BMW’s original display.

No more struggling with hard-to-read phone screens — your navigation becomes smooth, intuitive, and safe.

Multimedia & Streaming – Music and videos at your fingertips

Whether you're using Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, or even YouTube, get direct access to your favorite content with optimal sound quality through your car’s audio system.

Browse your playlists, skip tracks, or play videos (while parked) — all without touching your phone. Perfect for making every ride more enjoyable, even for your passengers.

Built-in Siri / Google assistant voice control

Stay focused on the road while staying in control.

Activate Siri or Google Assistant directly from your steering wheel or by voice command, and let your assistant handle the rest: send messages, play music, find a gas station… all hands-free and eyes on the road.

Keep all original controls and buttons

Because installing our connected head unit shouldn't come at the expense of the features already in your BMW, our system is fully compatible with all your vehicle’s original options:

- Compatible with the OEM CD player

- Compatible with OEM steering wheel controls

- Compatible with both standard and Harman Kardon sound systems

- Compatible with OEM control buttons

What’s in the kit

- CarPlay / Android Auto 7" screen smart radio

- Plug & play wiring harness

- USB cable

- Antenna cable

- Mounting kit

- Installation manual

Compatibility & Specifications

Our aftermarket Carplay/Android Auto retrofit kit is compatible with all BMW 3 Series E46 models, including M3.

Specs:

- 4-core CPU/8-core CPU

- 2Gb of RAM/3Gb of RAM

- 32Gb of system memory

How To Install

1. Remove the trim panel
Use a plastic trim removal tool or a flathead screwdriver to gently pry up and remove the decorative trim.

2. Remove the mounting screws
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws located on the left and right sides of the factory radio.

3. Disconnect the factory radio
Carefully pull the radio forward, then unplug the power connector from the back.

4. Remove the climate control panel
Slide the climate control panel down and place it underneath the storage compartment.

5. Remove the air vents
Use a plastic pry tool to release the retaining clips, then pull the air vents toward you to remove them.

6. Remove the factory radio mounting frame
Unscrew the four mounting screws, then pull the frame forward to remove it completely.

7. Install your CarPlay / Android Auto head unit
Connect the original vehicle wiring harness directly to the connectors on your new multimedia head unit.

8. Reassemble the dashboard
Reinstall all removed components by following the previous steps in reverse order.

Wiring Diagram & Connections

- Main power cable (short harness)
Connect the short power cable to the CANBUS decoder.

- USB cable
Route the USB cable to the glove box or any other convenient location.

- GPS & WiFi antennas
Mount the antennas in the upper corner of the dashboard for optimal signal reception.

- RCA cables
Connect the audio and video outputs if external devices are used.

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