Volkswagen (Composition Colour and Media) Complete Double DIN stereo upgrade fitting kit

Complete stereo upgrade fitting kit to install a Double DIN aftermarket radio in various Volkswagen cars with new (2015 onwards) style quadlock connection. 

This is to replace original Composition or Discover radios.

PLEASE NOTE: This is for a new style (2015 onwards) Quadlock connector used on select VW vehicles. This can be identified by the 2 larger pins in the corner of the connector

This head unit fitting kit includes the following:

Double Fakra to DIN aerial adapter (Phantom Power) with Bullet connector (21-139K)

Double Fakra to DIN antenna adapter cable with 12v phantom power from a male bullet connection. This antenna adapter cable adapts from the original Double Fakra connector in the vehicle to a standard aftermarket radio DIN antenna connection for the fitting of a stereo upgrade.

Radio replacement steering wheel adapter interface (49-VW-05)

The CANbus interface and radio adapter cable is plug and play, it is used to connect an aftermarket stereo upgrade and retain the use of the volume, track skip, source, mute and phone buttons from the steering wheel with the new radio. The CANbus interface will also provide ignition, illumination, speed pulse, reverse gear and handbrake outputs signals to the new stereo. 

Universal SWC Patch Lead (49-025)

Universal patch lead to be used with In car Tec 49 series steering wheel control interfaces. Use for Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer and Sony head units.

PLEASE NOTE: FOR UNBRANDED/ CHINESE HEAD UNITS YOU WILL REQUIRE A DEDICATED 49-000 PATCH LEAD 

Double DIN flush fit fascia (50-699)

Car radio fascia adaptor panel to allow the fitting of an aftermarket Double DIN car radio upgrade.

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 kit uses side fixing brackets, the brackets fit directly to the sides of the new radio and the fascia panel. This replaces the need for a fitting cage and gives a flush professional appearance to the installation.

Compatibility

This fitting kit is compatible with Volkswagen original head units fitted with the newer quadlock and a double Fakra connection, Please see pictures below.
 
VW Composition Media (also fits Composition Audio and Composition Colour)

 
VW Discover Media

Please note that some vehicles have original DAB. This is not retained with this kit and will require 21-037 Fakra to SMB adapter.

This kit also does not retain original reverse cameras or USB and AUX ports. Please see the other items listed against your car and original head unit to see if these are available as they vary by model and originally fitted radio.

Not suitable for original amplified systems (Dynaudio, Fender)

PLEASE NOTE: FOR UNBRANDED/ CHINESE HEAD UNITS YOU WILL REQUIRE A DEDICATED 49-000 PATCH LEAD 

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