Complete fitting kit to install a Double DIN head unit and retain the original steering wheel controls in BMW 3-Series (E46) cars fitted with Basic radio and a round pin connection behind the original head unit. This kit includes cutting guides and new panels to allow easier modification of the heater box which is needed to fit a full sized Double DIN radio into the dashboard.
PLEASE NOTE: If fitting to a Harman Kardon system and you are experiencing distorted audio at a low volume, please use this interface with a 20-273
This head unit fitting kit includes:
Antenna adapter cable (21-106)
Male Fakra to Male DIN antenna adapter cable. This cable adapts from a Farka antenna connection at the back of the cars original radio to a standard aftermarket DIN antenna connection to allow the fitting of an aftermarket radio upgrade. This is a passive adapter cable, not suitable for cars that need a phantom power supply to turn on the antenna amplifier.
Steering wheel control interface (29-627)
Steering wheel control interface and adapter cable for various BMW cars to fit an aftermarket radio upgrade. The cable adapts from the 17 Round Pin connector in the car to standard ISO aftermarket ISO connectors. This replaces the need for a separate ISO radio replacement adapter cable. The CANbus steering wheel control interface is built in to the adapter cable for a plug and play installation. This interface will allow the original audio control buttons on the steering wheel to work with the new aftermarket radio.
Universal SWC patch lead (29-025)
Universal patch lead to be used with In car Tec 29- series steering wheel control interfaces. This cable plugs into the 29-Series control box and connects to the 3.5mm socket or single wire on the back of the new head-unit.
Suitable for Use with Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, Zenec, Philips, Dynavin and non branded Chinese head units.
BMW 3 series (E46) Double DIN fascia kit (50-951-RHD)
Car radio fascia adaptor panel to allow the fitting of an aftermarket Double DIN car radio upgrade on BMW 3 Series (E46) car models.
The fascia adaptor allows the fitting of an aftermarket radio into the dashboard by matching the shape, style and colour of the original radio.
This fascia fitting kit includes cutting guides and new panels to allow easier modification of the heater box which is needed to fit a full sized Double DIN radio into the vehicles dashboard.
If fitting a radio with a high level Single DIN chassis (Such as a Sony XAV-AX3250DB) then this kit allows fitting with no heater box modifications needed. If changing an original non-navigation radio, modifications need to be made to the centre console to relocate the heater controls.
Suitable for Saloon (sedan), Touring, Convertible, Coupe and Compact (Hatchback) body styles of the BMW E46 3-Series.
PLEASE NOTE: Modification is required to fit a head unit with a Double DIN chassis. We recommend this is done by a skilled car audio technician!
Modification to the heater box can be avoided by fitting a radio with a compact/ single DIN rear chassis at the top the radio, such as the SONY XAV-AX3250DB shown below:
Below is a picture of an aftermarket head unit upgrade using this fascia kit with the original RHD centre console panel modified to fit the climate control module where the upper storage tray was.
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