BMW Z4 E89 Android car multimedia and navigation touch screen head unit with Idirve Installation 

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I did this job yesterday after watching this and one other video. My objective was to replace the center ac vent piece. it took me about 90 minutes only because I was being super careful and because the dash didn't pop back in right away. If that is all you want to do, or you want to get the dash portion that has the ac controls on them, you do not need to remove or disconnect anything other than the housing around the key, the end cap on the passenger side (with door opened) and the housing around the audio. you will need to unscrew the audio just enough to access the two t15 hex bolts above it. So you can pull up the shifter boot with your hands, let it hang, pull up the center console with the sport, ebrake, idrive components on them with you hands, leave it loose which will allow you access to the bottom of the housing around the audio. I recommend a medium size towel between the radio and the center piece to prevent it from scratching. I recommend a plastic hook tool that comes with the trim panel removal kit only because it is a tight fit, maybe you can get your fingers in there. pull that housing straight back and off from the bottom then the sides, then the four phillips screws at the bottom of the audio, pull it out about 2 inches and it will allow you access to the two hex bolts using a stubby driver. the fitting around the key is pretty sturdy, and all of the pins are on the non key hole side of it so I recommend going from that side. the end cap on the passenger side by the vent is a little fragile, but work around it with a plastic pry too and it will pop off. make sure it goes back in behind the rubber weather stripping around the door. I recommend taking out all the t15 hex screws within the glove box, (apx 6) and just keep order as to where they came out from (some are slightly longer, but all the same circumference). if you are going for the ac vents alone, once you pop out the dash piece it will allow you access to the two bolts holding it in and you are there. so the only thing I am trying to help out with is that you do not need to disconnect any of the plugs until you get to the part you are trying to remove.

What a great tutorial! Thank you! I only realized while following your setup - that actually the system also works without the aux cable into the aux port - apparently the sound signal goes to the main unit through the wiring harness as well!

Hello and congratulations, very professional in the assembly, with many details, I want to mount on my BMW z4 2.0i e89 and thanks to your video I think I can mount it independently

Sweet armed with this I'll be putting her in next day or so. :)

Oh my goodness - how is this possible . These guys can probably qualify to fix a damn nuclear submarine.

I have to say you are detailed in this video and was able to follow all without any issues - great job. I do have one question, when I took the box out there are two wires - what the heck is that for? First I thought it may be a contact switch if the cover is left open - nope it’s not, a light? I had this z since new 2009 35 without the iDrive. Anyone know?

Hi, really great tutorial. I think i will try to install this unit on my Z4. I still have a question : My Z4 has a phone button on the steering wheel but "disable" (the option is not activated on my car I guess). Do I need to connect some cable to get Phone call working on the steering wheel ? May be i need to add a micro phone ? Also I would like to add a reversing camera, do you have a great tutorial for me ? Thanks a lot ;)

Hi thanks for the video, I’ve successfully installed mine following your instructions. Very pleased with the unit however a bit disappointed with the supplied idrive controller (no forwards backward and side to side movements) which reduces the ease of use in menus. Therefore I have bought a stock BMW e89 idrive controller but the connector is different. I understand they both use CANbus so it seems feasible to connect this to the system. Have you got any experience of this on or any advice on how I can adapt the lead

David, at the 30:00 mark, you talk about taking the green and serated fiber optic cable and moving it to the new loom. In the instruction o got they only seem to reference the optical fiber. Can you tell me if I am to transplant just the green wire, or also the black serrated wire? Also how to remove both of those wires? Is it simply pulling both wires away from the back of the OEM plug and then plugging into the new loom? I'm at this point right now. Thanks,

Is there anyway to connect the AUX in the center console to the aftermarket unit under the interior, rather than through the factory AUXport? This way you don't need to drill into the center console to hook the aftermarket navigation screen up to the factory AUX location. I would prefer to have the factory AUX not hooked up (ie. be a dead plug that isn't connected to anything) than to see a wire coming from a hole drilled in the center console. Ideally the AUX (and USB) in the factory location would connect to the aftermarket navigation, so the whole setup would appear more factory. Do you know if there is a way to purchase these connectors? I'd like to know before I take my z4 apart so it's not sitting disassembled while I wait for connectors to come in.

You look like Mr Bean

Where can I get the head unit and installation kit from, and what is the price ? Cheers

I've bought a 2009 e89, can one be fitted what screen comes up when key put in ignition are is it just a free standing screen I'd after Ave fitted I'm clueless 😂

How does the system get power. Normally these type of system have -ve and +ve wires that need to be spliced onto factory wires.

Great videos! I have installed the same unit; however, my screen is frozen and stuck. Would you know how to fix the issue?

Very good video thank you ! Is the Bluetooth streaming available ? Is the sound quality better than the OEM ? (I have the worst sound on my Z...)

on this video install you dont have a center speaker...….my car hase one I like to know if I disconnect the original cable completely and replace it with the modified wiring harness.....? thanks

Certainly comprehensive excellent video - but for the less able types do you or someone else offer a fitting service?

What is the best place for the GPS antenna? I have the same system, but with the GPS antenna installed at the presentation place I loose the GPS signal very often. Is my antenna defect? What is your experience?

Hello As i could see the stuff is nit available anymore by amazon, is it exist an other way to get it. I'm really impressed and thankfully by this system and also by this video which is very helpfully.

Im thinking of getting a kit for my car if you have idrive will it fit in the original holder ? or it being replace completely and wont close ?

What about a rear parking camera?

excellent video. does the screen fold-down?

hi, what app need to instal for screen mirroring with phone?

what about support for the system like map upgrade or os what map dose it come loaded with ?

How can i purchase? I have a 2014 28i US version. Will this fit?

this is 2 years on now so do you still fit these?

Sorry if I missed it but will this support Android Auto?

Thanks for a great tutorial just fitted this into my Z4! Do you know the software for the main dashboard? The unit I bought is android but has a different visual setup and I prefer the dashboard you have on your system. Thanks

Is this kit still available to purchase ? Thanks

Hi, where can this be ordered from, thank you

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Milo, can this system play music using the Spotify app, a TF card or a USB flash-drive?

Hello, do you know were to buy this unit? I cannot find it anywhere for sale. Thanks in advance

How much do you charge to do mine one e89 Si please

Can the display still retract and deploy?

Is it possible to run Apple CarPlay on this?

Can anyone tell me how much this costs please

Where can I get one of these units from in the UK??

Another comment: Why not disconnect the battery when doing this job?

Can you still get this

can you add apple carplay?

What's the factory password?

Stupid music, why?

What about a rear parking camera?