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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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ok guys im a expert in getting thru the 92-99 Firewall....but im totally a newb when it comes to my 03

Im looking for a place to pass a wire thru the Firewall into the Interior...want want to use an existing grommet or where other wires also run

Pics or a diagram would be awesome......


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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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There'* a large rubber grommet tucked down a bit on the firewall alongside the brake booster. That'* where I ran the wires for my angel eyes. It'* a bit hard to get a picture if it, but this will give you an idea of where it is.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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there'* a passage through the passengers side as well, I used that side to put the switch in you have to take the glove box out to get to it though (to access from the inside) I didn't even try using the drivers side.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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I used the same location as Dick.

If you peel back the carpet on the drivers footwell a bit, and go under the rubber insulation its pretty easy to find on the interior side too
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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I used the high tech approach to get it through there. I cut down a wire coat hanger, taped the wires to one end, and shoved the other end through the rubber. As Toasty mentioned, it'* easy to find it on the inside. I found the coat hanger, then gently worked the wires through.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Nice.....you guys are the best
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Pat:
As Dick said use the coat hanger. After that I used a screwdriver and made the hole a little larger. I was then able to poke some 3/8 imch wire loom tubeing through the hole and run the wires through the tubing. Also pull in a piece of string with the wire and you have a pull string for any future wires you may need to run.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Pat:
As Dick said use the coat hanger. After that I used a screwdriver and made the hole a little larger. I was then able to poke some 3/8 imch wire loom tubeing through the hole and run the wires through the tubing. Also pull in a piece of string with the wire and you have a pull string for any future wires you may need to run.
oh snap. the Loom is a AWESOME Idea
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Randman let me in on another trick. Use an antenna mast. It'* a bit stronger and still bends enough.
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