Carplay installation tutorial on Audi Q5 SQ5

We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on an Audi SQ5.

Necessary equipment: a ratchet with 8 bits and 2 Audi car radio extraction keys.

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: REMOVING THE GLOVE BOX

Gently open the compartment with a spatula (supplied by us).

You have to unscrew the first screw.

then 3 screws at the top.

and 2 screws at the bottom.

STEP 2: REMOVING THE MMI CAR RADIO

STEP 3: CONNECTIONS

You see the gateway in the picture, you come and plug into it. So we have to disconnect the gateway and connect our power plug and reconnect the gateway with the socket so as to make a bridge.

The power's on, now we go to the front part, the car radio.

It is necessary to connect the wifi antenna as well as the LVDS plugs (pink and grey), it is for the video, the display of the Carplay.

You have to connect the sound through the bridge, just like we did with the gateway before.

Make a splice in the green cable (next to the blue-yellow)

Connect the blue MMI cable (so you can use the MMI buttons when navigating in the Carplay).

At this level, make a test if the original microphone is used by the Carplay system for Siri for example. Otherwise, simply add the supplied microphone under the steering wheel so that it is discreet.

Fix the carplay with a rilsan so that it does not move while driving.  

Reassemble the radio and glove box and enjoy the carplay by pressing the NAVI button.

STEP 4 : ENJOY

Module link: HERE