Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime
Once the iDrive screen is out, gently disconnect the factory video cable from the back of the screen by
pressing on the connectors securing tab and pulling the connector out. Next, route it towards the
MMI’s final installation location and connect it (original cable) to the LCD IN socket of the MMI unit.
Connect the LCD cable supplied with the kit to the back of the original screen (90 degree angle
connector). Feed the other end of the supplied LCD cable towards the MMI and plug the straight (180
degree) connector into the LCD OUT socket of the MMI unit.
Connect the supplied USB/AV harness to the connector on the MMI labeled “AV/USB”
and route the
socket to an accessible location, as it will be used for connecting a USB cable to your phone, a USB
stick for video/music files, or a future MMI software update.
The USB cable socket can be placed inside the glovebox or more commonly routed out of the
dashboard through the area where the carpet joins with the center console on the passenger side.
Then, it can be tucked under the trim (between the trim and carpet) so that it ends up being hidden yet
still accessible.
Connect the Power plug from the P&P harness to the MMI where it is labeled “Power”.
Connect the included WIFI antenna to the threaded round port on the MMI. You can experiment with
the antenna location - just make sure to place it in a location where it is not surrounded or touching
any metal brackets. As a rule of thumb, the closer the antenna is located to the phone the better. In
general it’s reception is very good and will tend to work even if your phone is outside of the car.
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