Carplay module installation tutorial for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Carplay module installation tutorial for Land Rover Discovery Sport

Here's a Land Rover Discovery Sport 2017 with an 8-inch screen Harman head unit。

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2012-2016 Bosch Headunit

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2016-2018 Harman Headunit

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2017 CarPlay module

Prepare tools in advance: T20 torx screwdriver
Installation time: 1* hour
Product Accessories List: Host*1, Power cable*1, RCA/USB cable*1, LVDS cab*1, Wl-Fl antenna*1,
As a reminder, there is no need to disassemble the screen, and no need to damage the original car connecting wires. Just remove the car radio and simply plug it into the corresponding interface.

 

STEP 1: DISASSEMBLE THE CAR RADIO

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

you start by removing the bottom part.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Remove the screws.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Finally, remove the plastic cover.

 Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Then remove the plastic on the passenger side.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The cover is held by 2 screws.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

You can take it out by levering it.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Now it's time to take out the pocketbook.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

a screw is hidden behind this pocket.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Remove the plastic part.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Now switch to this side, you also have to remove the plastic on the driver side.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Held by 2 screws, like the other side.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Pull it out.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Remove the 3 screws present.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Simply unclip the vent without removing it.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

It will now be necessary to lever on the right side of the counter cover.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

No need to remove it entirely.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

We'll just need a little room to access the 4 screws that hold the air conditioning control on the front.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Disconnect the air conditioning control for more room.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Remove the station from its location.

STEP 2: CONNECTIONS

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

With the station removed, disconnect the power plug from the station (Quadlock).

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Connect the cables like this.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The USB cable and the Wifi antenna.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Plug the original quadlock into the socket of the kit.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

And finally, plug the Quadlock from the kit back into the station in the original location.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

 Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Now you have to take out the purple video plug (LVDS).

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Once removed, plug it into the kit's socket.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

And finally, plug the LVDS plug from the kit back into the original slot.

Apple Carplay on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

For sound, plug the small jack into your original AUX connector.

Put the installed CarPlay module in the glove box. Then reassemble the cover according to the above sequence.

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