Description
Aerpro AKVW14 + Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9" Head Unit Upgrade – Volkswagen Amarok, Caddy, Multivan, Tiguan & Transporter
The Aerpro AKVW14 9" Installation Kit combined with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a premium vehicle-specific head unit upgrade for selected Volkswagen vehicles. This complete upgrade package is designed to replace the factory radio with a large 9" Pioneer touchscreen while maintaining important factory functions including steering wheel controls.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features a stunning 9" WSVGA capacitive touchscreen, wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, WebLink smartphone connectivity, USB Full HD video playback, dual AHD camera inputs and powerful Pioneer DSP audio processing.
When paired with the Aerpro AKVW14, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT is designed to provide a clean, integrated installation into compatible Volkswagen Amarok, Caddy, Multivan, Tiguan and Transporter models. The Aerpro installation kit includes the vehicle-specific fascia, steering wheel control interface, patch lead and antenna adaptor required to simplify installation.
Compatible Volkswagen Vehicles
- Volkswagen Amarok: 2016-on
- Volkswagen Caddy: 2015-2020
- Volkswagen Multivan: 2016-2019
- Volkswagen Tiguan: 2015-2016
- Volkswagen Transporter T6: 2016-2019
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Features
- 9" WSVGA 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen display
- Perfect-fit style installation when paired with the Aerpro AKVW14 vehicle-specific fascia
- Certified Apple CarPlay – wired or wireless
- Certified Android Auto – wired or wireless
- Bluetooth 5.4
- WebLink smartphone connectivity – wired or wireless
- WebLink Cast smartphone mirroring for iOS and Android
- WebLink Browser for Android
- Full HD video playback via USB
- Dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs
- OEM CAN Bus support
- Pioneer shortcut keys for quick access to key functions
- Ultra-shallow chassis design
Pioneer Audio Features
- MOSFET 50W x 4 channel amplifier
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- High-pass filter and low-pass filter
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA pre-outs with 4V output
- AM/FM tuner with RDS
- Best Station Memory (BSM)
Aerpro AKVW14 Installation Kit
The Aerpro AKVW14 is specifically designed to make the installation of a 9" trapezoid-shaped aftermarket head unit into compatible Volkswagen vehicles easier while retaining important vehicle functions. The kit is supplied with the vehicle-specific components required to integrate the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT into the factory dashboard.
Kit Inclusions
- Black vehicle-specific fascia kit
- Steering wheel control interface harness
- SWC patch lead
- Antenna adaptor
Vehicle Feature Retention
- Steering Wheel Controls: Yes, including phone button*
- Factory Reverse Camera: No
- AUX Input: No
- USB Input: No
- Parking Tones: N/A
- Factory Amplifier: No
- Vehicle Menu: No
Important Information
- This installation kit is designed for universal 9" trapezoid-shaped radios and will not suit standard DIN or double DIN sized radios.
- The Aerpro AKVW14 does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features and instead uses a steering wheel control adapter.
- When setting up the Pioneer head unit, instead of selecting CAN Bus Adapter on boot-up, go to Menu > Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter.
- Feature retention is radio dependent.
- Vehicles equipped with MIB-PQ units from factory may require the fuse to be removed from the factory Bluetooth module for the phone button to operate correctly.
- Head unit ISO harness is not included with the Aerpro installation kit. An Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and sold separately.
Why Upgrade Your Volkswagen to a Pioneer 9" Apple CarPlay Head Unit?
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT offers a significant upgrade over many factory Volkswagen radios, providing a large 9" touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4 and advanced Pioneer audio processing. The combination of the Pioneer head unit and Aerpro AKVW14 vehicle-specific installation kit provides a practical solution for Volkswagen owners looking for a modern Apple CarPlay head unit upgrade, Android Auto stereo upgrade or 9" touchscreen head unit.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow compatible smartphones to connect without the need to plug in a USB cable, giving you convenient access to navigation, music, calls, messages and supported smartphone apps directly through the Pioneer touchscreen.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT also provides powerful audio control with a 48-bit dual-core DSP, manual time alignment, 3-way network mode, high-pass and low-pass filters, subwoofer control and 4V RCA pre-outs, making it an excellent foundation for a Volkswagen car audio upgrade.
Volkswagen Head Unit Upgrade & Apple CarPlay Installation
This Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT and Aerpro AKVW14 upgrade package is ideal for Volkswagen owners looking to replace their factory stereo with a modern 9" touchscreen head unit. The vehicle-specific Aerpro fascia is designed to provide a clean and integrated appearance while the included wiring and steering wheel control interface help simplify the installation process.
Professional installation is recommended to ensure the Pioneer head unit, Aerpro installation kit, steering wheel controls and retained factory features are correctly configured for the specific Volkswagen vehicle.
Compatible Head Units
- Pioneer: DMH-AP6850BT / DMH-AP6850BT
- Alpine: INE-AW409S, INE-AX809
- Kenwood: DMX80AXS
- Aerpro: AM9X
- Various compatible Android head units
Note: Compatibility and retained vehicle functions can vary depending on the exact Volkswagen model, year, factory radio configuration and equipment level. Please confirm vehicle compatibility before purchase.
