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Carplay installation tutorial on Porsche Macan PCM 4.0

Carplay installation tutorial on Porsche Macan PCM 4.0

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We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on a Porsche Macan with PCM 4.0 system.

Required hardware: a T20 torx screwdriver.

Installation time: 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 VENTILATION PANEL

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Let's start by removing the ventilation on the left.

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Then the one on the right.

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Pull the entire cover with both vents towards you.

STEP 2: REMOVING THE PCM 4.0 CAR RADIO

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Open the small drawer.

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Unscrew the 4 screws.

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Once the screws are unscrewed, the drawer is easily pulled out.

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Here is the result once unscrewed and the drawer removed.

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Insert the extraction keys.

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Pull the PCM station towards you.

STEP 3: CONNECTIONS

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Remove the power plug from the station (quadlock).

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Make a bridge (by-pass) by connecting the kit's cable between the original quadlock and the station.

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Remove the green video jack.

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Plug it into the female video jack of the kit.

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Connect the male video plug of the kit to the location of the original green plug.

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For sound, simply plug the small dongle into the AUX-JACK jack (optional in some cases).

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Reassemble the radio by placing the module behind the screen and enjoy the carplay by pressing the NAV button.

STEP 4: ENJOY

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You can test by pressing the NAV button on the PCM for 2-3 seconds to switch to the Carplay interface.

Module link: HERE

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