Upgrade your BMW X5 E53 with a modern 9-inch touchscreen multimedia receiver whilst retaining factory vehicle functionality and maintaining a premium OEM-style dashboard appearance. Designed specifically for BMW X5 E53 models from 2000 to 2006 equipped with factory OEM navigation and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) audio systems, this complete fitting kit provides everything required for a professional stereo installation.

Originally developed for the Pioneer SPH-PF97BT, this fitting kit is also compatible with selected 9-inch Perfect Fit stereos that utilise the same mounting platform, including the Pioneer SPH-PF97BT, Alpine INE-AX809 and Kenwood DMX80AXS.

The included DSP integration solution is designed specifically for vehicles equipped with the factory BMW DSP amplifier system, allowing compatibility with aftermarket multimedia receivers whilst maintaining sound system functionality. The steering wheel control interface retains factory steering wheel audio controls, whilst the aerial adapter maintains radio reception. The vehicle-specific fascia panel creates a seamless factory-style finish around compatible 9-inch Perfect Fit stereos.

This upgrade solution allows owners to replace ageing OEM navigation technology with modern infotainment features whilst preserving the premium factory audio system.

Package Includes

• 9" fascia adapter (MATT BLACK)
• Steering wheel control adapter cable
• DSP amplifier bypass cable
• Antenna extension cable
• Antenna adapter cable
• Universal Patch Lead

Fascia Adaptor

Designed specifically for BMW X5 (E53) from 2000 to 2006 without navigation and standard audio, this fascia is designed for installation of the Pioneer 9” stereo. Built as a bespoke fit for vehicles in the application list, it adapts the dashboard aperture after removing the factory stereo to accept a universally mounted 4-screw head unit. This ensures compatibility with the Pioneer 9 inch system while retaining the original OEM-style appearance of the dashboard.

Steering wheel control adapter cable

This cable adapts from the original connector in the car, known as a quadlock, to standard aftermarket connectors for the new stereo, known as ISO connectors. The built in interface will allow the original audio controls on the steering wheel to work with an aftermarket radio.

This adapter cable is designed to installed along with the BMW X5 amplifier bypass cable. When used with the bypass cable, it will also provide speed pulse and reverse gear signals to the new radio.

DSP amplifier bypass cable

Adapter cable to bypass the original DSP amplifier in a BMW X5 car with original sat nav. This adapter cable allows the fitting of an aftermarket stereo upgrade by bypassing the original DSP amplifier in the car. The original amplifier uses a digital data audio signal and therefore cannot be used with an aftermarket radio. the cable bypasses the original amplifier allowing the new radio to play audio directly to the cars speakers.

The original amplifier is located behind the rear left quarter panel in the boot. The amp bypass cable connects to the speaker connectors from the amplifier, it also connects to the quadlock connector from the original tuner module located under the boot floor next to the battery. A 5 metre extension is provided to then extend these audio and power connections to the dashboard. The cable then terminates with a quadlock connector, this allows for the fitting of an ISO radio adapter cable or a steering wheel control adapter cable to fit to the new radio.

The cable will also pick up the steering wheel control signal from the tuner module and extend the signal to the quadlock connector in the dashboard, this allows for a steering control interface to work without any extra wiring. The extension also accommodates for speed pulse and reverse gear signals to be extended to the steering control interface, these are loose wires on the adapter cable that need to be hardwired at the back of the car.

Antenna extension cable

5 metre male to female Fakra antenna cable extension. With water blue universal Fakra cable. Used to extend the fakra connector when fitted at the rear of a car

Antenna adapter cable

Male Fakra to Male DIN antenna adapter cable. This cable adapts from a fakra antenna connection at the back of the cars original radio to a standard aftermarket DIN antenna connection to allow the fitting of an aftermarket radio upgrade. This is a passive adapter cable, not suitable for cars that need a phantom power supply to turn on the antenna amplifier.

Universal Patch Lead

This cable plugs into the ICT control box and connects to the 3.5mm socket or single wire on the back of the new head-unit. This item has loose wires and leads so it can be configured to suit the brand of radio being fitted.

Important Fascia: 

• This fascia is designed to fit only Kenwood and Pioneer Perfect Fit 9" stereos. 
• No other stereo brand is suitable.

Car Audio Fitting Accessories are sold with limited instructions. Some knowledge of car audio installation is helpful, as in some rare cases "modification"  may be  necessary or needed.
Please make sure that is the correct Fitting Kit for your vehicle by firstly checking to see if your vehicle make, model and year is listed in the description. Secondly by checking to see if the shape & connection in the picture listed is the same as you have in your vehicle. If in doubt please Contact US with your vehicle details and we will confirm what you require.