Apple Carplay/Android Auto retrofit kit for BMW X5 E53 (1999 to 2006)
Direct OEM fit — no cutting
Free US shipping
1-year warranty
30-day easy returns
Upgrade your BMW X5 (E53) 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.
Thanks to full CarPlay and Android Auto integration, you’ll find your smartphone’s interface right on your 5 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- CarPlay / Android Auto 7" screen smart radio
- Plug & play wiring harness
- USB cable
- Antenna cable
- Mounting kit
- Installation manual
Our aftermarket Carplay/Android Auto retrofit kit is compatible with all BMW X5 E53 models.
Specs:
- 4-core CPU
- 2Gb of RAM
- 32Gb of system memory
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.
- 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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