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Old 12-29-2010, 05:14 PM
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Question How to get through firewall?

I'm getting ready to add my lights to the bumper and am wondering the easiest way to get the wires through the firewall. I already used the plug over the left front fender for wiring my hardtop. Are there any others or just drill a hole and fill it up?
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There are two holes on either side of the jeep. On the passenger side there is a hole with insulation in it that you can use a coat hanger to poke through. On the driver side there is a grommet in which you can bring wires into the cabin with. No need to drill extra holes in my opinion.
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Default Wires through firewall.

Maybe what you're looking for?

Check out this write up, post #3, pictures 17, 18 & 19.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...bra-CB-install


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Originally Posted by mwbmorley
There are two holes on either side of the jeep. On the passenger side there is a hole with insulation in it that you can use a coat hanger to poke through. On the driver side there is a grommet in which you can bring wires into the cabin with. No need to drill extra holes in my opinion.
I passed the wires for my lights on the drivers side, taped to a metal coat hanger. It was the easiest run through a firewall i have done yet. Jeep recommends siliconing the pierce point.
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Great guys thanks!
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Posts like this one is why i love this forum! I was going for the same question

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Originally Posted by yamil008
Posts like this one is why i love this forum! I was going for the same question

LOL!
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Through the foam on the drivers side was slick and quick as anything!!!!
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Pop off the right side dash panel next to the door with a plastic tool and you'll see a hole...no problem!
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If you twist and remove the vent on either side you can reach in and pop the side cover off. No toold required!


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