Running power wire through the firewall

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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Running power wire through the firewall

I am about to install a stereo in the Ac. I have usually drilled holes in the firewall to run my power wire. Is there any place that I can run my power wire through the firewall without drilling any holes? Pictures would be very helpful. The gauge for the wire is 2.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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I tried following a write up here about a gromment in the center of the firewall you can pull out and run the wire though.
Well I tried that and I couldnt fish the wire to a point where I could grab it from the interior. ( Maybe I should of used a hanger)

Instead, I passed the wire through an existing gromment where I guess the main wires come in through. You can just put a flat head screw driver in between the rubber and metal so it could expose a gap for you to push the wire through.

I ran an 8 guage and it fits. Wonder how much bigger the 2 would be.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Is this hole near the gas pedal or is it on the passenger side??
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MictheSpic
Is this hole near the gas pedal or is it on the passenger side??
D/S. I don't have any pics, and sorry, I can't give you the exact location, but you have to go through a little bit of insulation to get to the interior of the car.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Do an advanced search on "firewall" (searching only thread titles) and only in this sub forum (Third Generation TL (2004-2008) > Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation) and you will find a thread from 2006 with pictures.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MictheSpic
Is this hole near the gas pedal or is it on the passenger side??
on the drivers side to the left of the brake pedal.
Once your in there you'll see the rubber boot and the wires coming from there to your fuse box I believe. I'll take a picture later on when I get home from work.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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I looked over the pics and it seeems easy enough. Thanks for all the help
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