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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Default Best place in firewall to run the power wire?

I need to know a good spot to drill to run my power wire through the firewall. Definitely don't want to drill through anything important.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Unbolt and move the computer out the way.Drill there.
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First, do a search...

Then... don't drill - use the existing grommet through the firewall under the PCM on the passenger's side, like the hundreds of others who have asked the same question have done.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
First, do a search...

Then... don't drill - use the existing grommet through the firewall under the PCM on the passenger's side, like the hundreds of others who have asked the same question have done.
+1, although I had a hell of time getting the computer back in place, took some wrestling but I got it.
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Ok, sounds good. Will do.
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Is the grommet behind the pcm really the easiest way? I've heard stories about it being a pain to get the pcm back in place once the job is done. Reason I asked is that I have everything else done on my install and now I'm bout to run the power wire. Seems like it would just be easier to drill a hole and put in a new grommet. No hassling with the pcm. But what do I know? I'm still a novice on Fbodies.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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I did like you said guys. Was a bitching putting that pcm back in but got it in there. System sounds very good now.
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