Motrade 2012 Carplay Range Rover Evoque Touchscreen Installation Guide
- October 30, 2023
- MoTrade
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2012 Carplay Range Rover Evoque Touchscreen
Product Information: Carplay Android Auto Interface for Range
Rover Evoque 2012-2014 with Touchscreen
The Carplay Android Auto Interface is a device that allows you
to connect your smartphone to your Range Rover Evoque’s
touchscreen. It enables you to access various features of your
phone, including music, maps, and other apps, through the car’s
display. The interface is connected via a connection plug on the
screen and the radio. It is estimated that it takes about 30-45
minutes of work to connect the interface. No programming is
necessary.
Product Usage Instructions
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Disconnect the battery: To be on the safe side, disconnect the
battery first. In that case, make sure that the locks no longer
work! -
Remove side panels (click off): Click the left and right side
panel of the front panel with a plastic spatula. -
Detach the instrument panel cover (click off): Pull the
handlebar forward and click the lower part of the instrument panel
cover to create space to screw. Clicking away is sufficient,
removing the panel is not necessary. -
Remove short part of the front panel (screws): Remove the two
torx screws (size 30) and click the short front panel off. This is
necessary to get to 1 transverse screw of the long front
panel. -
Remove narrow plastic parts next to the center console (click
off): Snap off both narrow plastic parts next to the center
console. Two torx screws are released (size 30). -
Remove long part of the front panel (screws): Remove the six
torx screws (size 30) and gently unclip the long front panel .
Unplug the front panel and separate the panel. -
Loosen the radio (screws): Unscrew the radio so that it can
move forward to pass through the cables (no need to disconnect
plugs). Place the interface under the radio. The CarPlay interface
comes approximately at the location of the red shaded compartment
in the center console. -
Connect the interface (plug in): Connect the large grey plug to
the navigation system/radio. Connect the antenna and the white plug
to the interface.
Please note that this manual has been compiled on the basis of
experience and with due care. No rights can be derived from it.
Improvement tips/tricks are of course always welcome!
([email protected])
Installation instruction for Carplay Android Auto interface Range Rover Evoque
2012-2014 with touchscreen The interface is connected via a connection plug on
the screen and the radio. It is estimated that it takesabout 30-45 minutes of
work to connect the interface. No programming is necessary.
Step 1 Disconnect the battery To be on the safe side, disconnect the battery
first. In that case, make sure that the locks no longer work! Step 2. Remove
sidepanels (click off) Click the left and right sidepaneel of the front panel
with a plastic spatula.
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Step 3. Detach the instrument panel cover (click off) Pull the handlebar
forward and click the lower part of the instrumentpanel cover to create space
to screw. Clicking away is sufficient, removing the panel is not necessary.
Step 4. Remove short part of the front panel (screws) Remove the two torx
screws (size 30) and click the short front panel off. This is necessary to get
to 1 transverse screw of the long front panel.
Step 5. Remove narrow plastic parts next to the center console (click off)
Snap off both narrow plastic parts next to the center console. Two torx screws
are released (size 30). Step 6. Remove long part of the front panel (screws)
Remove the six torx screws (size 30) and gently unclip the long front panel .
Unplug the frontpanel and separate the panel.
Step 7. Remove the display (screws) Unscrew the display and connect the video
cable (blue) and the power cable (small grey plug). Connect the released plugs
to the contrast plugs and run the interface kabel down. The large grey plug
comes on the navigation system/radio. Step 8. Remove center console (screws
and unlinks) Remove the two torx screws (size 20) on the bottom of the midden
console. Then click the center console off. Disconnectthree rectangular plugs
on both sides and in the middle (tabs press and pull). Note: the plug in the
middle has an extra locking. This (red) lock first pulls out a bit. Set the
console aside or rotate it so that you can pull the radio forward a bit.
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Step 9. Loosen the radio (screws) Unscrew the radio so that it can move
forward to pass through the cables (no need to disconnect plugs). Place the
interface under the radio.
The CarPlay interface comes approximately at the location of the red shaded
compartment in the center console. Step 10. Connect the interface (plug in)
Connect the large grey plug to the navigation system/radio. Connect the
antenna and the white plug to the interface.
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Step 11. Test the system (operation) Choose AUX as a source for sound in the
OEM-system. Remove the existing bluetooth connection with the car. Connect the
phone to the bluetooth signal of the interface and put WIFI on. The bluetooth
connection will create a WIFI-network and disconnect itself after that. Test
the system with regard to graphics, sound, switching between radio and
interface and reverse switching. Activate the system via the NAV button. The
dip switches are standard at 00010000 (0 = OFF, 1 is ON). In case the display
is shifted, try 00000000 or 00001000. After modification, pull out the power
plug and put it back in. Step 12. Close the system again (clicks, screws)
Screw the display and radio back on and click/screw the panels back into
position. Step 13. Enjoy!
This manual has been compiled on the basis of experience and with due care. No
rights can be derived from it. Improvement tips / tricks are of course always
welcome! ([email protected])
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