BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E93 5 Series E60/E61 Retrofitting reversing camera

BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 5 Series E60/E61 rear view camera retrofit

This guide refers to the DuftDreier Rear view camera suitable for the following models:

• BMW 1 Series E82/E88
  
• BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93
• BMW 3 Series E46
• BMW 5 Series E60/E61
• BMW 5 Series E39
• BMW X5 E53/E70
• BMW X6 E71/E72
• BMW X1 E84

The basis for installing the rear view camera should be the DuftDreier Linux Navi, on BMW E9x and E6x:

Assembly:

1. Route the connecting cable with the yellow plug and yellow cable to the back of the navigation screen. It makes sense to route it through the glove compartment, but the exact location of the cable is up to you.
2. The wiring on the back of the navigation screen is very simple: Connect the plug to "Video In" and the yellow cable to the other yellow cable with "B+12V".

1. Functional test: (start the car and put it into reverse) first select "Aftermarket Camera" in the menu under Back settings.
2. Route the cable through the interior to the tailgate. On the E9x, it's recommended to go from the glove compartment through the lower panel and under the carpet on the passenger side. On the coupe, go to the rear seat and remove it (simply pull on it). Caution: Route cables behind the belts. Then you are in the trunk and can get to the cable routing to the tailgate by removing the right panel.
3. Every car has a cable routing from the vehicle to the tailgate, also called a "bellows." The two connectors can't get through this. Option:
4. Option 1: Cut the cable, guide it through the bellows and then put it back together (solder, Wago terminals etc.) Caution: One cable runs freely and must be insulated separately.
5. Option 2: Route the cable next to the cable guide, not through it, and secure it with cable ties if necessary. Make sure the openings are still properly sealed with the bellows to prevent water ingress.
6. Remove the tailgate trim
7. Remove the original button, connect the rearview camera and the button cable, and then install it as before. It's important that all brackets click into place and the silicone protector is properly seated.

Video tutorial follows!

If you have any questions, please send an email to info@duftdreier.de melden.