Hello Forum

This is another try since it seems that my first thread has not been made it through moderation or it was related to the fact that I’m a new member. However, here is a new try and I hope you are able to help me out a bit.

I purchased a 06 Pacifica Touring and would like to upgrade it a bit. Maybe someone has done that already and could give me some hints to the right direction. My Touring does not have Uconnect but I would like to have the following functions:

• Answer calls via Bluetooth
• Navigation System
• Backup Camera

The only chance to do this is by installing a new radio.

I was looking at a 2 Din Android radio since this comes or solves all the issue I might face. However, not sure if Android Radios are already a safe way to go.

Now, as you can see on the screenshot, I have the Radio and the disc changer at the bottom. I don’t have any use for the changer since I don’t have the roof Display to stream movies on that. So there is no need for that changer at all since it is useless in that state, is that correct?

When I remove the changer, I would like to add a pocket/storage box to there. I have seen that on Pacificas without the changer but I can’t find a number for it. Does anyone know the part number or knows if its possible to place a pocket there? All I see is a installation Kit for a 1 Din Radio with pocket but thats not what I want.

Since I’m changing the radio with an aftermarket radio, I would also need the CHTO-02 Data Amp Interface, is that correct?
I don’t care about the steering wheel functionality so this is why I leave out the other thing to connect to the radio.
Do I loose any function of the car by removing the radio?

As a last one, for now ;-)
I would like to change the keys to flip keys as pictured in the second screenshot. Any chance of doing this as well?

Thank you so much!

 

06 Pacifica Touring 3.5
I upgraded all door speakers (no issues there)
Stereo was upgraded to a double din Boss unit with Bluetooth, it was basic stereo but with 80watt per channel. After installation, well u guess it NO audio because of the factory amp. After being frustrated and figuring it out I said F%&^ it pulled factory amp and ran new speaker wiring to all four door speakers and ran wire to the back for subwoofer amp.. it worked I didn't mind the challenge. But with doin this I couldn't use the steering wheel radio controls but I was satisfied with the upgrade . And never could figure out the factory amp issue.

Boss audio stereo

 

Also you can find a double din stereo with Bluetooth navigation and a. Backup camera , you just gotta look around for what you would like.