9-step About How to Install Seicane Car Radio with GPS Carplay in Subaru WRX

As one of popular car radio brands in the market, Seicane is committed to manufacturing quality different car radio systems to fit various car models such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru etc. With the amazing features and functions offered by the Seicane radios, car owners have more joy in their journey, as well as keep a safer drive on the road.

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Apart from providing good products, Seicane also brings best pre-sales and after-sales service to customers all over the world. For example, there are lots of useful installation guides of car radio can be found in Seicane blogs. Most people get great assistance with these blog posts. And at this post, you’ll get the detailed steps to replace Subaru WRX factory radio. Check if they are useful for you.

9 steps to remove and install car radio in Subaru WRX  

Before working, prepare basic pry tools and screwdrivers, and make sure you cut off the car power as this is an electronics-related project.

Step 1, To remove the panel device: Use the pry tool and feed it down the side until the panel device pried up, then you can take it out.s1

Step 2, Unplug connects of the vent and the AC controllers on the panel device.

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Step 3, Remove these tabs, vents, AC controls of the panel as we need to use them on the new aftermarket car radio from Seicane.s3

Step 4, Get to remove these six screws that fixed the original radio unit.s4

Step 5, Take down this small metal sheet, then pull out the radio unit and unplug its connectors.s5

The removal of Subaru WRX factory radio is done, following we go to install the Seicane car radio in the car.

Step 6, For smooth work, have a check for the cable harness and other accessories of Seicane car radio with Carplay.s6

 

Step 7, Install the tabs, vents, AC controls in the new radio system.s7

Step 8, Correspondingly connect the cables between the new radio and the car. Keep your patience and attentiveness at this step, and if you are not sure about the interfaces, check with the radio user manual.s8

Step 9, You can turn on the car to test whether the new radio works normally; if not, check again the cables whether connected correctly.s9

 

Replacing the factory radio by yourself may take you some time and bring some difficulties, but it’s also a process of enjoyment and at the end you will reap the joy of success. What’s more, with this multifunctional aftermarket car radio navigation system from Seicane installed in the car, your driving experience will be greatly improved.

On one hand, comapared to the factory radio, Seicane radio gives you more methods for entertainment. You can enjoy music with quality sound effects, listen to more channels of radio, watch videos at HD resolution, surf the Internet with high speed. Since Carplay is supported in this radio, by using a Carplay USB dongle, you can easily connect your phone to the radio, then freely use phone apps on the large screen the radio provided. On the other hand, there are functions that can help you use the car safely. For example, with Bluetooth function, you can make hand free calls whenever you want; with 3D navigation, you know the route situation clearly to avoid traffic; the radio supports rear view camera, this will assist you to park the car smoothly…

Installing the Seicane car radio system with GPS, you drive better on the road.car-radio-navigation

 

Detailed removal steps for 2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy audio cd stereo with speaker system

What should we do if we have the desire to install a new stereo in  Subaru Legacy of 2010 2011 2012 2013?Some people may choose to make a call and a technical worker will do it for you if you paid him.However,there are also many people decide to do it themselves for it’s a possible thing.

If you are the owner of Subaru cars,then you should be curious about this article which is about detailed removal steps for 2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy audio cd stereo with speaker system.And before we talk about this,here is a video for you which will show you general functions and its operations here:

Precautions before new radio installation:

1.If you have installation instructions from the dealer,please read it carefully and do according to it

2.You should turn off all affairs of car and make sure that you have finished parking series to avoid any danger during later process

3.Please remember to disconnect negative power connector to ensure your safety

With notices on all of them,next we will learn how to remove original stereo and install Subaru Legacy audio system.

 

2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy factory audio removal:

1.Unscrew out this handle

Unscrew out this handle

Unscrew out this handle

2.Use a removal tool,pry trim panel and release it(but not to remove)

Use a removal tool,pry trim panel and release it

Use a removal tool,pry trim panel and release it

3.Remove the panel around it

Remove the panel around it

Remove the panel around it

4.Pry outside trim panel,you can try some places and remove it,disconnect cables at the back of original audio

Pry outside trim panel,you can try some places and remove it

Pry outside trim panel,you can try some places and remove it

disconnect cables at the back of original audio

disconnect cables at the back of original audio

5.Take 2 screws down with a screwdriver

Take 2 screws down with a screwdriver

Take 2 screws down with a screwdriver

6.After that,take away two side trim panels

take away two side trim panels

take away two side trim panels

7.Remove screws beside radio,5 in total.and 2 on one side,and 3 on the other side,then you can take out original cd stereo and unplug cables beside it

Remove screws beside radio,5 in total

Remove screws beside radio,5 in total

take out original cd stereo and unplug cables beside it

take out original cd stereo and unplug cables beside it

8.Take surface panel of CD away from the display,but before it you should remove screws on original unit first

Take surface panel of CD away from the display

Take surface panel of CD away from the display

Before installation,you can have a look at following image:head unit after replacement,audio GPS navigation system of 2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy.This is a stereo which suits your car and maybe it can also be installed in your car even it doesn’t belong 2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy.

head unit after replacement,audio GPS navigation system of 2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy

head unit after replacement,audio GPS navigation system of 2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy

 

2010 2011 2012 2013 Subaru Legacy new dvd installation:

9.Connecting wires as following images show

Connecting wires

Connecting wires

Connecting wires 2

Connecting wires 2

Connecting wires 3

Connecting wires 3

10.After connection,put trim panel back on it and leave one cable outside

put trim panel back on it and leave one cable outside

put trim panel back on it and leave one cable outside

11.Connect red round cable on upper right side of the panel

Connect red round cable on upper right side of the panel

Connect red round cable on upper right side of the panel

12.Make outside cables and back of new unit connected

Make outside cables and back of new unit connected

Make outside cables and back of new unit connected

13.Mount new audio into the place for it

Mount new audio into the place for it

Mount new audio into the place for it

14.Fix removed screws and make panels back to original positions

Fix removed screws and make panels back to original positions

Fix removed screws and make panels back to original positions

Only if you can do it as mount instructions say you will surely accomplish this installation for Subaru Legacy dvd navigation,everything needs instructions when we have no experience on it,so is it.

If there still happen some problems,then you should find out the reason and correct it.Or you can also find someone who works in this market for help,for example ,you can visit next website,hope it can help to solve your doubts:http://www.seicane.com/car-bluetooth-radio-upgrade-sat-nav-system-specialized-for-subaru-legacy-built-in-dvr-3-zone-pop-fm-am-hd-radio-tuner-with-gps-dvd-3g-wifi-c061-1.

 

 

Correct Usage for Subaru Outback GPS Navigation System

 

Subaru Outback GPS Navigation System

Subaru Outback GPS Navigation System

It’s a Subaru Outback GPS navigation system with many amazing functions, such as, radio, USB, SD, IPod, TV, CD and so on. More on: http://www.seicane.com/head-unit-auto-radio-cd-player-oem-replacement-system-for-subaru-outback-with-gps-navigation-3g-wifi-support-bluetooth-music-tv-dvd-function-c061

 

This unit has 7 inch touch screen and Wince 6.0 operation system. Its dual zone function supports GPS system and entertainment functions work at the same time. It supports car speed DVR, TMC and rearview camera.

 

It supports 3G and WIFI network with big keyboard. You can search on net at any time. It supports DVD function with format DVD/DVD-R/DVD±RW/HDCD/CD-R/CD±RW/MP3/MP4/Picture CD/VCD/WMA. You can record videos by this function, too.

 

It support USB and SD card for GPS system and entertainment functions. You can listen to songs, watch videos and see pictures by this function.

 

If you have a head unit as good as this Subaru Outback GPS navigation system, you must like it very much. Good car stereo helps a lot to drivers during driving. But if we don’t use it well, it will break down soon. In order to keep your head unit working well for you, you’d better use it correctly.

 

It would be confused that what is correct usage to a car stereo. Do you know that at the first three times you use the head unit, you’d better recharge the battery for 10 hours per time? This can make battery work for a long time for you in the future. If you only recharge the battery for 2 hours at the first several times you use the head unit, this may be wrong usage to your car stereo.

 

Do you use your car stereo for a long time if you are in a long journey? This would be a wrong usage to your car stereo, too. As an electronic product, long time working would shorten its lifespan. You should leave it to rest every several hours.

 

Do you turn off the unit with the functions still working on? The correct steps to turn off a car stereo would be close all the windows in the unit, then, turn off the unit. Do you shut off the power supply suddenly with the head unit working? This brings damage to your head unit. You should keep the unit working under stabilized power supply.

 

Now you find that, you had done something which would bring bad effect to your head unit in the past. You may not do those things on purpose. You just don’t know the things you should not do.

 

Subaru Outback GPS Navigation System

Subaru Outback GPS Navigation System

It would be ok if you correct the errors in the future. Actually, there are more things you should pay attention to during usage.

 

You cannot use strong chemicals or detergent to wash the unit. This may corrode the machine. You should keep the machine away from radioactive or magnetic equipment. Or the machine will be disturbed.

 

Please keep it away from the extremely hot place. Please keep it dry. The rain, moisture and other kinds of liquid may contain mineral substance, which will corrode the electronic circuits. Moisture will ruin the components, cause irreparable damage. Please don’t use or put the unit in the dusty place.

 

Please don’t throw, knock or shock it forcibly. Keep all the parts, accessories of the car entertainment and navigation system away from the children. Keep away from radioactive or magnetic equipment when using the machine. When cleaning the unit, use a soft and clean cloth to wipe the screen. When operate the unit, please use a touch pen, and avoid sharp objects.

 

It seems complicated, but it’s easy to do. Wish you use your car stereo correctly and keep it working for you for a long time. More about the Subaru Outback GPS navigation system at the beginning is on website, you are welcome to know more: http://www.seicane.com/head-unit-auto-radio-cd-player-oem-replacement-system-for-subaru-outback-with-gps-navigation-3g-wifi-support-bluetooth-music-tv-dvd-function-c061