All, I'd like to install the factory navigation system into my 2007 Volvo XC70 from a wrecked car at the local PNP.

Knowing ahead of time that a lot of you will just say, hey go buy a Garmin instead, I get that and I appreciate your comments, however, I don't want one, and if I can install a factory one, then I'd like to do that.

Therefore my question(s) are these, already knowing that the factory wiring harness is already installed in the dash (I just checked and sure enough it is there)...

- What else do I need to pull from the wreck?,
- Where is the GPS antenna located and is it already there or do I need to pull it?
- Does anyone have an installation PDF that they can point me to?
- Are there steering wheel controls that I need to pull?
- Last but not least, any ideas on what its going to cost me at the stealership to get it to work with the rest of the car?

If anyone here has done this, please let me know what I'm missing.

Thanks in advance,

Matt
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How's the progress in the installation?

In a word, SLOW.

But that's ok!

I've sourced the following parts:
- Rear DVD Player,
- Front Head unit, though I think what I have will work just fine,
- GPS antenna,
- Steering wheel buttons,

I could have gotten the rest, but the LCD plastic frame was broken, and it was the wrong color, so I opted not to purchase it.

I've also found and printed out an installation manual, for my car, which has clued me into where things go and the like.

Since I'm putting this into a wagon, I still need the rear cargo area portion that will house the DVD player as it has a slot in it so that you can access it. If push comes to shove, I'll just mill the hole and call it done.

I may pull the plastic area this weekend in the rear just to check on wiring, though I know it is already there from my exploratory into the dash area revealed that the wiring was there intact. When I do find a wagon, I may just grab the steering wheel as well since it already has the hole cut for the buttons, though I feel pretty confident that I could cut the correct hole to make it fit correctly. Oh yeah, still looking for the remote control as well.

So there you have it. I'll still have to go to the stealership to have them enable it, but hey, that will be cheaper than having them install the whole thing from new.

Any questions, please ask.

Matt

Sounds like an interesting project. I have not done it, but installed an aftermarket head unit that connects to Android Auto (or Apple) and therefore Waze and Goggle Maps. I can see an advantage to having the screen on top of the dash, (HU location, just a tiny bit low) and if you like your factory HU. My question is if the factory nav systems get good reviews? Do you have to update the maps or software? At dealer? (that's what's bad about Garmin) Garmin charges $80 for map updates.
This thread shows info (last post has video):
https://www.brickboard.com/AWD/volvo/1652870/V70-XC70/aftermarket_head_unit.html
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