Installing an Android Head Unit in a MINI Cooper with Harman Kardon! (R50, R52, R53 + HK Enabler)

In this video, I'm upgrading the radio in my 2006 Mini Cooper S that has the Harman Kardon sound system. I'm installing a Joying head unit that can run Android Auto and Apple Carplay, but you can use the same method to install any single DIN head unit! To retain the Harman Kardon system, I used a HK Enabler harness, which I got with the optional steering wheel control module. https://incartec.co.uk/product/Mini-P... (don't forget to choose a patch lead for steering wheel controls - universal may be the most versatile option) Head unit: Joying 8.8 in head unit I installed (amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/47kpKi4 Newer Joying 8.9 in head unit, with touch buttons (amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3IyLsqy Steering wheel control wiring references: https://incartec.blob.core.windows.ne... https://incartec.blob.core.windows.ne... If you don't have an HK system, you should just need an adapter harness like this (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4mAC0Bp Shortcuts: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Radio removal 5:55 - New radio and harness overview 8:03 - Steering wheel control overview 9:09 - Wiring connections 12:00 - Radio connections and test fit 16:09 - First power on 16:33 - Important wiring note and steering wheel control fix 19:34 - Taping up the harness 19:59 - Radio harness install 23:53 - DIN cage install 26:05 - New radio install 27:44 - Trim reassembly 28:41 - Microphone routing 31:02 - Completed install! #mini #r53 #minicooper #headunit #automobile #automotive #caraudio