How To Install Hyundai IX35 Tucson Aftermarket Stereo Android Head Unit?

If your Hyundai IX35 does not have factory navigation or back up camera, a few years later, the factory Hyundai IX35 stereo stopped working, then you can replace it with a new aftermarket radio with GPS navigation system which can supports back up camera as well.

The new aftermarket radio replacement is an Android head unit, with 32GB ROM and 2GB RAM, 10 inch big touch screen. Functions include music and video playing, Bluetooth hands-free, WiFi for internet, Mirror-Link, GPS navigation system, USB and others.

hyundai ix35 android head unit

It’s very easy for me to install such a head unit. Because i know how to dismantle the factory Hyundai IX35 stereo. Besides, installation is plug and play for the new 10.1″ Android unit.

Just follow these steps as following, you should also know how to install it.

How to install Hyundai IX35 Tucson Aftermarket Stereo Android Head Unit

  1. Firstly you should pry the top cover using a plastic installation tool for stereo.top cover

    If you don’t have this special tool, using a flat screwdriver is also ok, but you should pry it carefully.

    Hyundai ix35 with top cover off

  2. After you took off the top cover, now you can dismantle the warning light panel.warning light

    Inside there are 2 buckles which are very tight, pay attention to that.

    removed warning light

  3. Now you can take out the factory Hyundai IX35 stereo.Take out Hyundai ix35 stereo

    As you can see, there are power cables, radio antenna inside.

    radio antenna power cable

  4. Now you can connect the power cable with the new aftermarket Android head unit. Then turn on the car, test if it works well.new power cableandroid head unit installed

    testing

  5. Finished installing.finished installing

About steering wheel controls, you may need to study it in settings.  The user manual can be seen in apps > instructions.

Conclusion

This is clean installation, you don’t need to cut wires from original cable. If there’s WiFi, you can connect it to download and install some Android apps from Google play store.

By the way, the original top cover is salient, it’s not good to put anything else at top dash, this new Android head unit for Hyundai IX35 solved the issue for me.

It fits Hyundai Tucson as well, because they are with the same factory radio, wiring harness is also the same, so the radio replacement is also the same.

Installing a back up camera with this unit is possible, the complicated part is running the long video cable from the front to the back, there’s a camera video RCA cable to connect the camera.

If you are interested in installing a new aftermarket Android head unit for your Hyundai IX35 or Tucson, just feel free to contact us(sales@dvdgpsnav.com).

4 thoughts on “How To Install Hyundai IX35 Tucson Aftermarket Stereo Android Head Unit?

  1. Hi, I am installing the Hyundai IX35 Tucson Aftermarket Stereo Android Head Unit. I have plugs that need plugged in and I gave no where to plug them in. I am also having trouble with functionality with what is plugged in. Can you assist? Thank you!

    1. I searched your name or email but did not find your order with us, so you purchased the unit from another store? You can contact us via email and send pics to show your unit and the plugs to see if we can help.

  2. Hi Ive got a Hyundai ix35 1•7 diesel 2014 go model but it doesn’t have a fitted satnav unit just a radio unit, will one of your satnav GPS units fit and work correctly in my car.

    Kind regards

    Shaun Hague

    1. You can send a dashboard photo from your Hyundai IX35 for us to check, so we can send you the correct model special for your car.

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