BMW 3 Series E46 1998 - 2005 Car Stereo Double Din Fascia Panel & Steering Wheel Stalk Control & Mobile Phone Button Lead Interface & Fitting Kit

Installation Tips:

Major modification work is required behind the stereo dash aperture which will require some cutting of plastics to install a double din stereo into this vehicle Professional Installation is recommended.

Also when installing a motorised screen into this fascia the fascia needs to be trimmed slightly in order for the screen to open/close

This interface connects a compatible car stereo with a joystick input (blue line-in or 3.5mm jack) or wire SWC input fly lead on the back of the unit to the existing stalk/steering wheel controls of the vehicle when replacing the factory radio to an aftermarket radio.

Please makes sure your Stereo has this feature on the rear before purchasing this part.

Steering Wheel Control (SWC) Features

Steering Wheel Control interfaces allow plug and play installation of a new aftermarket car stereo head unit into a vehicle whilst maintaining use of the exsisting steering wheel volume, track up and down and mobile phone answering controls if factory fitted.

Mobile Phone Buttons (MPB) Features

Mobile Phone Buttons Support feature allows you to use Phone Buttons on the Steering Wheel if already factory fitted with any compatible an aftermarket Bluetooth Head Unit you install.

Compatible Vehicles

Compatible Original Factory Fitted Radio

Please Note: An additional part is required from a BMW dealer to move the HVAC (Heating,Ventilating and Air Conditioning) controls - see part numbers below

51168202186 Holder with Single-Switch (vertical gap between buttons), Non-smoker
51168230902 Holder with Single-Switch (vertical gap between buttons), Smoker
51167001408 Holder with Multi-Button (no vertical gap between buttons), Non-smoker
51167001410 Holder with Multi-Button (no vertical gap between buttons), Smoker

What’s Included in the Kit

Please note every effort is made to get the parts listed within the listing correct to the best of our knowledge but we can not be responsible for vehicles on a change over year from the manufacturer

It is your responsibility to ensure the compatibility and we recommend that the parts pictured in our listing are compared to the actual connectors/parts in your vehicle before you make your purchase or you will have to return the incorrect item at your cost. If still unsure please contact us via the eBay messaging system with pictures that must be attached of the wiring and connections that you are trying to install so our tech guys can help and advise before you make your purchase.

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