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Summary of Contents for BimmerTech BMW F10 Carplay MMI Prime
- Page 1 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Installation and User Guide BMW F10 For the Carplay MMI Prime BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net 1 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime BMW F10 1 Introduction 3 Kit contents 4 Recommended and useful tools 6 Setting up the DIP switches on the MMI 7 Installing the MMI 8 Operating the MMI 14 ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for making a purchase from BimmerTech! The CarPlay retrofit is DIY friendly, but if you’re not fond of working on your car, don’t worry. You can always take your kit along with these installation instructions to one of our recommended installers: ... -
Page 4: Kit Contents
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Kit contents ● MMI WCPAA-BM12 ● Plug and Play Harness ● USB/AV Harness ● LVDS (LCD) Video Output Cable ● WiFi Antenna BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net... - Page 5 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Rear View Camera + Extension Cable (optional) Front View Camera + Extension Cable (optional) BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net 5 ...
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Page 6: Recommended And Useful Tools
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Recommended and useful tools ● BimmerTech Trim Tool Kit (Highly Recommended) ● T-20, T-25, and T-30 Bits ● Phillips Head Screwdriver ● Electrical Tape ● Zip Ties ● Pliers ● 8mm and 10mm Socket and Ratchet ... -
Page 7: Setting Up The Dip Switches On The Mmi
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Setting up the DIP switches on the MMI The Multi Media Interface (MMI) included in your kit is a piece of equipment that allows for transfer of additional video signals, other than the original iDrive view, onto your BMW's factory screen. In order ... -
Page 8: Installing The Mmi
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Installing the MMI Begin the installation by disconnecting the negative battery terminal of the car battery to reduce the risk of damage to electrical components: ... - Page 9 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Head Unit Removal Remove the trim surrounding the factory vents using a trim tool, being careful to not scratch any components. To do this, gently slide one of your trim tools under the trim, as shown below, and slowly ...
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- Page 11 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Important Note: If your head unit is larger than the one in the above picture you can install the MMI module in a space between the glove box and head unit as shown in the following video: ...
- Page 12 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 ...
- Page 13 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Next, we’ll need to work in the Head Unit area: Remove the large square harness (Quadlock) from the back of the head unit by pressing on the center tab of the latch and pulling it back. Once the latch is pressed and pulled back, the square connector ...
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Page 14: Operating The Mmi
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Operating the MMI The MMI allows to greatly expand the functionality of the original iDrive system with: ● Apple CarPlay ● Android Auto ● USB Media Playback ● Apple AirPlay and Android AutoLink Mirroring ... -
Page 15: A Little Prep Before Pairing Your Phone
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime A little prep before pairing your phone (Applies to both iPhone and Android phone users) Unpairing your phone from iDrive Bluetooth Before you start the pairing process make sure to delete your BMW’s bluetooth connection from your ... -
Page 16: Wireless Iphone Pairing
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Initial pairing To establish a wired CarPlay connection with the MMI connect an original Apple cable between the iPhone's Lightning port and the USB socket on the MMI’s harness. Non-original cables are not ... - Page 17 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime To connect an iPhone for the first time go to your iPhone’s Settings -> Bluetooth and wait a few seconds to allow the iPhone to discover the MMI’s Bluetooth network called C arPlayMMI : ...
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Page 18: Pairing An Android Phone
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Pairing an Android phone Begin by restarting your Android phone. To pair your Android phone in Android Auto mode you must first download and install the Android Auto app. Android Auto should initially be set up via a wired USB connection between a phone and ... -
Page 19: Screen Mirroring
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Screen Mirroring The MMI is capable of screen mirroring both iPhones and Android phones alike. Whenever you start up the mirroring function in the MMI Prime your iPhone or Android phone will be disconnected from ... -
Page 20: Installing The Front View Camera (Fvc)
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Installing the Front View Camera (FVC) Once again the F30 video installation guide will offer you invaluable information on front camera installation process: https://youtu.be/SksfQZnKILg?t=11m57s Drop the plastic area shown below by removing the two 10mm nuts, as pictured below. Once the nuts ... - Page 21 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net 21 ...
- Page 22 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Route the camera cable around the engine bay all the way to the rubber grommet in the firewall as space permits, and proceed to run it up to the MMI module, connecting it via the camera connecting ...
- Page 23 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Camera Settings Menu. If the camera works you can now secure the camera cable with cable ties to prevent it from moving around. After the cable is in its final location seal the hole you made in the grommet with black ...
- Page 24 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Some mesh grilles might require the use of a dremel tool to trim the lower grille ever so slightly to allow the installation of the camera. Be sure not to trim too much. Then slide the heat shrink provided ...
- Page 25 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime You will need to lift the vehicle using a vehicle hoist: BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net 25 ...
- Page 26 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime To remove the front bumper panel: BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net 26 ...
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Page 29: Installing The Rear View Camera (Rvc)
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Installing the Rear View Camera (RVC) Attached are instructions how to take apart the trunk lid. You have to replace the factory trunk handle with a new handle that includes the camera (in the process move the switch mounted on a bit of ... - Page 30 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net 30 ...
- Page 31 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Once you have removed the original trunk opening handle it will be necessary to pop the trunk opening switch off of it using a trim tool. Clip this switch onto the camera delivered with our kit - it should fit ...
- Page 32 Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime BimmerTech Trunk handle with the OEM switch clipped in: Please remember to reattach the cable to the switch before reassembling the trunk trim. BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
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Page 37: Final Setup
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Final Setup CarPlay for Right Hand Drive BMWs In the settings menu you can toggle CarPlay to RHD mode which will move the sidebar closer to the driver. After changing the setting you’ll need to reboot the MMI by pressing and holding the BACK ... -
Page 38: Manual Transmission Vehicles
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Manual Transmission Vehicles If your car has a manual gearbox toggle to yes. Alternative Setting for Select Automatic Transmission Vehicles In some cases, even though the Reverse Camera has been set to Aftermarket and the Manual ... -
Page 39: Park Distance Control (Pdc) Settings
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Park Distance Control (PDC) Settings If your Vehicle is equipped with rear and/or front PDC sensors you can adjust the settings accordingly: Dynamic Parking Lines To enable Dynamic Parking Lines toggle the switch to yes: ... -
Page 40: Full Screen Camera Mode
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Full Screen Camera Mode In BMWs with 8.8” or 10.2” panoramic screens it is possible to make the cameras display in full screen mode. Once the setting is toggled to ‘on’ it will be necessary to disconnect the MMI from ... -
Page 41: Reassembly
Installation Instructions - BMW F10 CarPlay MMI Prime Reassembly Carefully reinsert the head unit, be careful with the new harness and reinsert the securing screws. If you are having a hard time sliding the head unit back into place, then it most likely means that some ...
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