May 24 2019
Lexus CT200h Navigation Install With Aftermarket Android Head Unit
In this article, i will show you how to remove Lexus ct200h radio and install new Lexus ct200h navigation with aftermarket 7 inch Android head unit. It’s not difficult for a professional mechanic to install such a unit, especially for the mechanic who is familiar with Lexus ct200h.
Lexus ct200h comes with different editions in the dashboard, some just come with factory radio and CD player, without a top screen, even with a small screen at top dashboard, it’s not so good. So more and more ct200h car owners prefer to upgrade the factory radio with a aftermarket head unit instead. Previously, we have launched 2 different head units for Lexus ct200h, you can review them as below.
For Lexus ct200h without factory top screen/mouse control, it’s the first basic 7″ model:
Lexus CT 200h Radio Replacement Upgrade with Aftermaket Navigation
Another 10.25″ Android model for ct200h with top screen and mouse control:
10.25″ Touch Screen Lexus Ct200h Android Head Unit GPS Stereo Upgrade
This article is written about installing 7″ Android 8.1 Lexus ct200h radio replacement with navigation.
It’s simple, just remove the factory ct200h CD player, then install the new 7 inch Android unit.
So let’s begin, you need to prepare some pry tools and screwdriver. Here’s a video showing you how to remove Lexus CT200h factory radio/stereo.
- use a plastic pry tool to pry the top climate control panel as below
- Use your hand to pull out the leather trim strip, there are plastic buckles inside as below.
- Then you can take out the entire panel with cup holder.
- Unplug the cables behind, including plugs for USB and cigarette lighter
- Take out this panel as below.
- Use screwdriver to remove 4 screws which fixed the factory radio and CD player.
- Unplug the cables behind the radio and CD, installation is plug and play, you don’t need to modify wires.
- The removed ct200h radio and accessories.
New accessories, including metal brackets with screws, power cable, GPS antenna, USB cable
- You need to install the new brackets to the new 7″ Android radio on both sides, screws are included.
- Where to put GPS antenna:
- Now you can connect cables to the back of the new Android head unit, push the new unit into the dash.
Important step:
If the back of your factory radio has this part as below:
You need to remove the top part from your factory unit, and put it inside of the dashboard and connect the plugs to it the same as before. If not, some speakers may not be able to get sound. Here’s the feedback from one of our customers:
“Solution was to keep the stock amp connected that comes out with the stock stereo. You must detach from original radio and plug back in. All speakers are now functional.”
Another Important Note:
If your factory wiring harness is not compatible with the power cable(this rarely happens), please contact us and take some photos to show us all your plugs behind the factory radio, so that we can check and see if you need to use our another cable for ct200h. If yes, we will send the other cable to you.
- Then install back the factory accessories, make sure you connect all factory plugs, if not, some function may not work properly. So check carefully for all plugs before you install back the trim strip.
- Steering wheel controls:
After installation if steering wheel control does not work, don’t worry, you can learn steering wheel controls in settings. We have a video for your reference on how to learn steering wheel control if you need.
After installation:
As long as you are able to remove the factory radio, you should be able to install the new head unit.
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Dec 7 2020
2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Radio Stereo Upgrade – How to Install?
Car stereo upgrade is necessary if you want more infotainment and other practical features in the car. For those who have a Toyota RAV4, you can do a Toyota RAV4 stereo upgrade with an aftermarket 10.1″ HD large screen Android radio instead. It fits 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 year Toyota RAV4. Why you need a radio upgrade? Let’s compare the factory Toyota RAV4 radio with the new RAV4 stereo upgrade firstly.
Factory Toyota RAV4 Radio VS Toyota RAV4 stereo upgrade
Factory Toyota rav4 radio
The factory car radio from Toyota rav4 is just equipped with a small screen and limited functions like FM/AM radio, CD player, Bluetooth. It’s not able to play videos or Bluetooth music with your phone. More importantly, it does not support navigation function, does not support backup camera, does not support new feature of Apple carplay or Android auto.
What’s more, if your factory Toyota rav4 stereo was defective, it costs a lot to repair or replace it with the original Toyota rav4 radio. So why not try a new aftermarket Toyota RAV4 stereo upgrade?
New 10.1″ HD Toyota rav4 stereo upgrade
Side note: If you want to purchase an aftermarket Toyota rav4 stereo upgrade, you can order it online here:
https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/10-1-android-toyota-rav4-radio-gps-navigation-system-head-unit-hd-touch-screen-wifi-bt.html
How to Install Aftermarket Toyota RAV4 Stereo upgrade?
A few years ago, aftermarket car stereo upgrade needs to modify the dashboard or wires for installation. Nowadays, you don’t have to do that anymore.
Latest car stereo upgrade for Toyota rav4 is easy to install now. It fits perfectly in your dashboard, and the wiring harness is plug and play. So all you need to is removing the old rav4 radio from your dashboard, then you can upgrade it with the new head unit. Basically, if you have experience removing the factory Toyota rav4 radio before, then you should be able to install this new rav4 stereo upgrade as well. The power cables, antennas, and other cables are all different and easy to distinguish them, so you won’t plug them wrong.
So let’s get started installing.
Factory Toyota RAV4 radio removal
Installation note: place a soft, cloth material over the top side of the air conditioning controls. This will provide a buffer between the controls and the sharp edges of the radio and reduce the chances of scuffing the dashboard.
Here’s a video to show you how to remove the factory Toyota rav4 radio.
Aftermarket Toyota RAV4 stereo installation
Once you removed the factory stereo, you can start installing the new Toyota rav4 stereo. The most important part of this step is cables connections.
If you connect an aftermarket backup camera, then you don’t need to connect CAMERA R cable with CAMERA AR cable, but you need to connect the purple cable(label: CAMERA AR) with yellow plug with the video cable from the camera. And you should connect another brown wire(label: BACK) with a red trigger wire from the long video cable of the camera.
Note: There may be a speaker at the top corner of your dashboard, please do not put the antenna near the speaker, as the antenna and speaker are both magnetic, it will affect the GPS signal, then you can try another position.
After you connect all cables, you can turn on the car to test the rav4 new stereo. If all goes well, you can finish installation and drive the car on the road to have a test.
Final Thoughts
If you want to upgrade Toyota rav4 stereo with an aftermarket one, it’s worth doing that because of its cost, cool modern features and easy installation. If you follow these steps one by one, you should also be able to install stereo upgrade by yourself. Besides, while installing you may have more questions, don’t worry, DVDGPSNav team are here to help you online.
Last modified: November 9, 2021 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Toyota • 8 • Tags: Toyota RAV4 Android Radio, Toyota RAV4 Radio Upgrade, Toyota RAV4 stereo upgrade