2026 12.3" CarPlay Android Auto Screen for Mercedes-Benz GLE GLS

I don’t write a lot of Amazon reviews, but I thought I’d share my experience with this. I installed this on my 2017 Mercedes GLE43 in a little less than 2 hours (I went cautiously and got interrupted a few times). Overall it was fairly easy, but I did watch at least a couple hours of install videos to familiarize myself with what I was going to do. The manufacturer’s video was somewhat helpful (I found no video that matches this unit exactly), but the one I found to be most helpful was “How to install 12.3" Android screen for Mercedes ML and GL” by 4x4 Shop Canada. Watch enough videos and eventually it’ll look easy enough. My package did come with a trim removal kit, which was nice - but no torx bit, I think it’s a T20 for all the OEM screws. Fortunately I have a bunch of those. What I do need to get is a magnetic screwdriver to hold the screws as I’m securing the screen to the mounting bracket. Amazon overnight for the win. I wasn’t initially sure how the screen mounted to the new A/C vent unit (I’m calling it the unit), so I pieced it together as a dry run. The metal bracket attaches to the car, then the unit goes in with the two metal clips/screws (images 2 and 3) once the connections are all made. Image 4 shows how the top of the unit attaches to the metal bracket once it’s mounted. Once I was confident I had all the right pieces I was ready to get it done. Image 5 shows how the fiber optic cable is removed - it moves from the OEM wiring harness to the one supplied with this system. Pretty easy - the “4x4 shop Canada” video covers this very well. Image 6 shows how the old unit was attached to the car’s wiring. It was very difficult to remove, and the new unit does not need it so it’s just hanging loose now. Funny how the dumbest thing can hold you up for 10-15 minutes because you don’t want to damage it. Images 7 and 8 show how the new wiring comes in through the bracket. Do this before you mount the new unit so you have more room to maneuver. Image 9 shows the new unit mounted with the wiring connectors sticking out. I tucked in all the extra wire and attached the screen. IMPORTANT NOTE - When I attached the screen I did a quick test by turning on the radio’s power button. I got no reaction from the screen until I actually started the car’s engine. Then it lit up like expected. I did have to follow the manual’s instructions on how to get the audio working, but that was pretty straightforward. Image 10 - Success. Image 11 - the back of the screen where the mounting screws go. Tomorrow's problem.

I bought other brand of screens like this and they could get the right skin resolution. This brand worked great! 16 GLE 350 with system 5.2 - please BE AWARE - when you think your done, your not! You will need to follow instructions to the end otherwise the BT sound will not work when your in apple car play / android auto. Thank you for providing a product that works! Highly recommend from this seller

Very good fits great looks great work great

Works fantastic! Screen is large and all apps work great including music car play! My husband installed it and it took some time used online videos fir installing!

My mom loves her upgraded touchscreen. It only took me 35mins to install was simple. they could upgrade the video for the set up I have but otherwise everything works great looks great and my mom is happy so that’s a extra plus

No audio, Flimpsy plastic that rattles

The most impressive thing was how straightforward the installation was, especially for a first-timer working on a Mercedes. Everything connected cleanly with the existing wiring, and I didn’t have to cut or modify anything. The fit and finish of the screen look factory, and it immediately brought a modern, high-end feel to the interior. The touchscreen is crisp and very responsive, and wireless CarPlay works flawlessly. I was a little concerned about whether all original controls and functions would be retained, but everything continued to work perfectly, including the backup camera and factory knob controls. For what it offers in terms of quality, functionality, and ease of install, this upgrade is absolutely worth every penny. It feels like a luxury enhancement without the dealership price tag.

I certainly like that I didnt should plug a group of useless cables and gps field sticking out. I were given this established in approximately four hours in my 2017 GLE and i am satisfied with the consequences I simply desire there have been instructions in place of having to use youtube for a completely exclusive version. the educational video is subpar; you may want to consult a couple of YouTube films to recognize the set up process. i like the functions, the sound from this mixed with the manufacturing unit amp sounds higher. i will forestall raving approximately this. it's miles money properly spent. the pinnacle unit’s working device is an android cellphone so selections are quite an awful lot limitless. you can down load quite lots any app as though it have been a cellphone. works properly with Apple merchandise as properly.