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Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80

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BMW F30 & F80

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Page 1 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Installation and User Guide BMW F30 & F80 For the BimmerTech MultiMedia Interface BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BMW F30 & F80 Introduction Kit contents Recommended and useful tools Setting up the DIP switches on the MMI Installing the MMI Installing the Front View Camera (FVC) Installing the rear View Camera (RVC)
Page 3 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Introduction Thank you for purchasing BimmerTech products! We strive to deliver the most functional, reliable and high quality BMW upgrades on the market. Our kits are do it yourself friendly, but if you’re not fond of working on your car don’t worry.
Page 4: Kit Contents
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Kit contents MMI module kit MMI QHI-BM12 Video output cable from MMI to BMW screen P&P Harness RCA Harness BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 5 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Rear View Camera and Extension Cable Front view camera + Extension Cable BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 6 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 SmartView HD ATV3 SmartView HD ATV4 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 7: Recommended And Useful Tools
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 SmartView HD FLEX Recommended and useful tools ● BimmerTech Trim Tool Kit (Highly Recommended) ● T-20, T-25, and T-30 Bits ● Phillips Head Screwdriver ● Drill with an 8mm or 5/16 Drill Bit ●...
Page 8: Setting Up The Dip Switches On The Mmi
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Setting up the DIP switches on the In order for the MMI module to work correctly the little DIP switches on the side of the MMI module will have to be set up according to your vehicles speciﬁcation as well as the additional video sources being connected (e.g cameras and SmartView).
Page 9: Installing The Mmi
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 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: BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 10 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 11 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Head Unit Removal Remove the trim surrounding the factory head unit and 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 pry up as you make your way across the top and bottom of the trim.
Page 12 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 13 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Unplug the two connections, located behind the hazard button and climate control dial. Remove the lower compartment by gently prying rom the top down, with one of your trim tools. Disconnect the cable from the small map light.
Page 14 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Remove the four T20 screws, as shown below and remove the radio and climate control faceplate. Be sure to unplug the connection, which will be located on the right hand side. Remove the two T20 screws and Gently slide the head unit out.
Page 15 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Unscrew the two T20 screws located beneath the iDrive screen. Gently lift up and remove the screen. Be advised that there are two clips that secure the back of the screen, similar to the ones that hold the dash trim in place.
Page 16 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Clip the new included video cable (with teal colored plugs) into the iDrive screen and clip the other end into the Multimedia Interface under “LCD Out” Remove the large square harness by pressing down on the clip. Once the clip is pressed, the square connector will begin to slide out.
Page 17 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Please move the ﬁber optic cable from the factory quadlock (if you have one in the original quadlock as not all vehicles do) by unfastening the securing tab and pulling the Fiber Optic cable out. The cable will not resist if the securing latch is released correctly.
Page 18 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Carefully reinsert the head unit, being careful with the new harness and reinsert the securing screws. Connect the Power plug from the PnP harness to the MMI module, and also connect the RCA harness to the module.
Page 19 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h_b8z7qxGk...
Page 20: Installing The Front View Camera (Fvc)
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Installing the Front View Camera (FVC) Once again the F30 video installation guide will offer you invaluable information on the 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 are removed, use a trim tool to gently pry down and pop the remaining clips.
Page 21 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 22 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 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 cable to the F-CAM video input and F-CAM power socket on the RCA harness.
Page 23 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Some mesh grilles might require the use of a dremel tool to trim the grille ever so slightly to allow the installation of the camera. Be sure not to trim too much. Then slide the heat shrink provided with the front camera over one of the cables making sure the small white connectors are ﬁrmly attached to...
Page 24 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 25 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 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 cable to the F-CAM video input and F-CAM power socket on the RCA harness.
Page 26: Installing The Rear View Camera (Rvc)
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 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 the new one (in the process move the switch mounted on a bit of plastic from your original trunk handle to the new one) and then run the camera cable all the way to the dashboard under various trim pieces, through the rear seats and under the door sills.
Page 27 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 28 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 29 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 30 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...
Page 31 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Manual transmission cars only Change the screen mode to HDMI-1 by pressing and holding the iDrive controllers MENU button for 3s (DIP switch number 1 will have to be set to OFF to enable this).
Page 32 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Then connect the grey wire (it might be a different color if we extended this wire in preparation for your installation) from the MMI RCA harness with the reverse light wire which can be accessed at the REM module (connector A174*13B - pin 3 –...
Page 33: Installing A Mirroring Device
This will bring you to the SmartView HD FLEX welcome screen. Please wait until there is an IP address on the display along with a network name (BimmerTech XXX) Then simply connect to the WiFi network shown on the welcome screen and activate AirPlay/Miracast mode to mirror your iPhone or Android phone onto your iDrive screen.
Page 34 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 repeatedly attempt connecting to the BimmerTech WiFi network before a connection is established successfully. If the unit is not powering up – make sure to check the power supply and that the micro USB cable is securely connected to the USB type A plug on the RCA harness of the MMI.
Page 35: Smartview Hd Atv3
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 SmartView HD ATV3 Installation Manual Plug the Apple TV3 USB cable into the USB socket on the MMI RCA harness. Next connect the supplied HDMI cable from the Apple TV3 to HDMI-1 on the MMI.
Page 36: Smartview Hd Atv4
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 SmartView HD ATV4 Installation Manual On the Apple TV4 there are 2 wires that need to be tapped into the PnP harness, marked with GROUND and +12V labels. The wire labeled GROUND from the ATV4 needs to be tapped into the PnP harness wire marked...
Page 37 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Please use the picture below for reference: Squeeze the tap ins with pliers (hand strength will not suﬃce). Once the connections have been made the connections should look as shown below:: Brown +12V wire from ATV4 tapped into the yellow +12V wire from PnP harness...
Page 38 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Connect the supplied HDMI cable from the Apple TV to HDMI-1 on the MMI The Apple TV4 uses Bluetooth connectivity so it can be placed anywhere under the dash to communicate with the supplied remote control. We included a lightning cable that you can use to charge the remote.
Page 39: Final Tests And Settings
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 User guide and basic troubleshooting Split screen mode selection Also applicable when your reversing camera suddenly vanishes. To toggle betwee the split-screen modes: Activate one of the AV or HDMI modes by pressing and holding the “Menu” button in the iDrive controller for 3 seconds (dip switch 1, 2 or 3 needs to be set to OFF), or by engaging Reverse (dip switch 7 needs to be set to ON), even if the camera image no longer appears.
Page 40: Rear View Camera Settings
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Rear View Camera Settings PAS TYPE REAR TYPE SETUP NOT USED PAS ON PAS OFF Parking Lines’ LAMP No parking Dynamic Static Position For cars with For cars with lines parking lines parking lines...
Page 41 Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Front View Camera Settings FCAM KEY Allows to engage the Front View Camera The Front View Camera cannot for an indeﬁnite amount of time using the be activated using the iDrive controller iDrive controller...
Page 42: Q & A
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 FCAM ENABLE FCAM TIME Setting the time for which Automatically engages the The Front View Camera will the camera image will be Front View Camera when not activate automatically shown after engaging engaging Drive after when engaging Drive after automatically.
Page 43: Other Useful Settings
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 Other useful settings MEMORY KEY I-DRV TYPE HIGH Allows to change Disables the ability Tilt and hold the Tilt and hold the between AV and to change between iDrive controller iDrive controller knob...
Page 44: Factory Reset
Installation Instructions - BMW F30 & F80 FACTORY RESET If for some reason the MMI is not performing as it should and changing other settings does not bring any change, perform the Factory Reset. BimmerTech FZE | Phone: +1(646) 439-7920 | www.bimmer-tech.net...

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