Crutchfield.com is going to be your best option here. I just installed a Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX head unit with the iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR Interface Module and I now have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as steering wheel controls. The Maestro unit also gives you the ability to access some OBDII data and change some factory settings from the head unit like you would with Toyota's Tech Stream software. You can shop by vehicle and add in your options and preferences for a system and they will tell you everything you need. Not going to be cheap though if you want all the features. Backup camera shows on the radio screen for me, but mine is a 2013 limited.

 

Do yourself a favor and get the radio bezel out of a 2013. The dash kit for the 2008-2012 looks like crap. Aside from that you can use the factory camera and steering wheel controls. It's all on how much you want to spend.

 

Ok so oem Bezel or aftermarket for 2013

 

You want a 2013 OEM bezel. You will also need a dash kit for the 2013 (it's 2 pieces of plastic that cost ten bucks). You can get a 2008-2012, but they are ugly as sin LOL. Hit up Google to find images of both.

 

I have an Alpine iLx-107 and it was in my 2003 RAV4 and is going into my 08 Highlander w/JPL next week when Santa brings my idata metro RR unit.
Here are my experiences with aftermarket and OEM units on a 2019 BMW, a 2020 Corolla, and a few other cars.
It is the easiest way to live with an iPhone and car radios.

HOWEVER each manufacturer has their own touches. On one unit, the CarPlay screen had Fm/Am/XM controls in an app. So if you wanted to listen to a sporting event, youdid not have to leave the CarPlay system.

On another unit, it was a mess, you had to almost unplug the phone to get to the radio, or fiddle with the radio knobs to hunt for the station and hope to god you didn’t start playing something on the phone.
Here’s one more tip, if you get in and out of the car a lot, find something that has wireless CarPlay, that’s why I went with the alpine 107. A year or two ago, it was the only aftermarket CarPlay system around.
It also has a nice Siri button on the driver side of the head unit for the few times “hey Siri” doesn’t work.

 

The 13 Bezel looks great but will it plug in? The buttons for the hazard and passenger airbag are different. Will it just bolt on without wiring mods?

Thanks

 

The 13 bezel clips right in place of the original radio. The hazard, seat belt and security lights connect using the exact same plug. I installed a 13 bezel into my 11 and it fit perfectly. They are not easy to find or cheap, but ten times better than the aftermarket.

 

ok awesome thanks for the heads up, my hazard is actually making a rattle noise. so thats a win-win

 

Hey Soulsurvives any chance you can post a pic of how yours looks?

Thanks

 

this is what mine is now

 

I found mine on eBay. Some people have also found them thru Google. The original radio bracket will be used to hold the new radio in place. Once you get that lined up the 2013 bezel just snaps in place around the new radio.

 

so get a radio like this and remove the screen to just use the bezel???

 

You would remove the entire radio. Here is a link to a place selling just the bezel. If you bought a radio with the bezel you could sell the radio to offset the cost.

2008 - 2013 Toyota Highlander OEM Touch Screen Radio BEZEL ONLY 55424-48060

2008 - 2013 Toyota Highlander OEM Touch Screen Radio BEZEL ONLY 55424-48060 55424-48060, 55424-48070 GN221-08390, 5542448060, 5542448070, GN22108390, 55424 48060, 55424 48070 GN221 08390

www.cd4car.com

 

Ok got it. Thanks so much. It’s gonna look so clean doing it this way. So happy I came here for help.

 

How about integrating factory reverse camera to radio? Is it possible? How about factory Bluetooth?

 

The factory backup camera can be used. The Bluetooth cones from the new radio and as long as your new radio allows it the steering wheel controls will work. The factory mic will not be used.

 

Just picked up 12 Highlander SE for wife.

Looking for anyone who has successfully installed aftermarket radio in non-limited model that has Apple car play.

I have the following questions.

What is the best kit?
I was looking into pioneer and wanted the largest screen possible I think it’s 6.9”.
Does everything integrate?
Bluetooth?
Steering Controls?
Reverse Camera?
Does it work on small screen or will it come on new radio?

Thank You!

I installed JVC with Google Auto and Apple garbage. All I needed is a double din bezel. And nothing else.

 

What is the best steering wheel interface module?

Also anyone try using the factory backup cam and using a harness to get the aftermarket radio to show the reverse cam on screen?

If so, is there a good harness adapter or did you cut up and tie in?

Thanks

 

What kind of radio are you installing? I installed an Android radio and spliced into the radio harness for the steering wheel controls. I also used the factory backup camera, but I had to buy a voltage converter. If you're using a regular aftermarket radio then go to Crutchfield and look for it. Once you put your car info in it will tell you what harness you need to use the backup camera and steering wheel controls. Pretty easy going that route.

 

Ok what wires do i need to wire into for backup camera to show on new radio? The wires need to be tapped into the multipurpose display? I am in between radios right now but want something with apple car play and the largest size I can fit in the 13 bezel. What size is the screen of your new radio soulsurvives?