Apple Carplay/Android Auto retrofit kit for BMW 7 Series E38 (1995 to 2001)

Bring modern connectivity to your BMW 7 Series E38 with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Upgrade your BMW 7 Series E38 with our next-generation Apple CarPlay & Android Auto retrofit system. Designed as a true plug & play solution, this module lets you use your smartphone directly on the factory screen — wirelessly, smoothly, and without altering the original interior.

Navigation, music, calls, messaging, and media apps are instantly accessible. Forget phone holders and visible cables: your dashboard becomes a fully integrated multimedia command center, perfectly aligned with the luxury DNA of the 7 Series.

Your essential apps integrated into your BMW

With full CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, your smartphone interface appears naturally on the original BMW display.

Use your apps just like factory-installed features, without distracting interactions while driving. Music streaming, phone calls, messages, GPS navigation, and podcasts are all accessible in a safe, intuitive layout.

Intelligent GPS navigation with real-time data

Navigate confidently using Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps, directly displayed on your BMW 7 Series screen.

Enjoy real-time traffic updates, speed alerts, voice-guided directions, and optimized routes — all rendered in high definition. No more squinting at a phone screen: navigation becomes clear, fluid, and distraction-free.

Multimedia streaming for long-distance comfort

Whether you rely on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, or YouTube (while parked), your favorite content is always within reach, delivered through your vehicle’s original sound system for excellent audio quality.

Browse playlists, change tracks, or launch video content effortlessly — a perfect companion for both daily driving and long journeys with passengers.

Built-in Siri / Google assistant voice control

Stay fully focused behind the wheel while remaining connected.

Activate Siri or Google Assistant via steering wheel buttons or voice command. Send messages, place calls, start navigation, or play music — all hands-free, safely, and intuitively.

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 7 Series E38 models.

Specs:

- 4-core CPU

- 2Gb 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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