CarPlay installation tutorial on Alfa Romeo Stelvio

alfa romeo stelvio interior

We will see here in pictures how to install Apple CarPlay on an Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Hardware needed: a T20 torx screwdriver + a pipe wrench.

Installation time: 30-40 minutes

Inventory: CarPlay module and wiring.
This includes the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the sound cable, and a USB cable (do not plug it in if using the wireless device).

STEP 1: REMOVAL OF THE PLASTIC COVER UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL

stelvio radio disassembly
stelvio plastic cover

 Open the bag opener.

alfa romeo stelvio headunit
headunit disassembly alfa romeo

A screw to remove in the pocket.

alfa romeo stelvio steering wheel disassembly

Then 3 screws to be able to take out the car radio.

STEP 2: DISMANTLING THE ALFA ROMEO STELVIO CAR RADIO

alfa romeo stelvio steering wheel disassembly

Remove the 2 screws holding the station.

alfa romeo stelvio headunit disassembly

Remove the original purple-colored video jack from the radio's large power jack (Quadlock).

STEP 3: CONNECTIONS

headunit alfa romeo stelvio
carplay connections alfa romeo stelvio

Connect the quadlock plug to the by-pass.

carplay connections alfa romeo stelvio

Connect the other side to the station.

carplay connections alfa romeo stelvio

Do the same for the video connectors.

STEP 4: ENJOY

carplay alfa romeo stelvio

You can test by pressing the MENU button on the joystick for 2-3 seconds, it switches to the CarPlay interface.

Module link: HERE

1 comment

  • Hector
    • Hector
    • May 8, 2025 at 4:06 am

    Hi
    Does this unit not use an external antenna or microphone? The Stelvio instructions do not show these being installed.
    Thanks

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