Amp power in 2003 Explorer Eddie Bauer

[chamill]

I'm getting ready to do my first audio installation in my 2003 Explorer (Eddie Bauer). I am checking things out first and want to have all my ducks in a row before I start the installation.

I have an Infinity amp that I am going to put under the 2nd row seat, and was wondering how y'all got power to your amps through the firewall. I would prefer not to drill if at all possible, so if anyone knows of another way through, please let me know! If I do have to drill, where is the best place to do it and what sort of bit do I need? Will an amp installation kit come with a grommet, or do I need to look for one of those too?

The rest of the system is: 5.25 MBQuarts for the front, Pioneer 7500 MP HU. In the future I plan on installing something for the rear doors (any suggestions?) and possible upgrading the factory sub and sub amp.

 

[terdrocket]

Poke / drill a hole in the gasket the surrounds the hood release latch cable

 

[pwu_1]

Look on the driver side below the master brake cylinder. There should be an area covered by this black material. I just cut a cross there with a knife and routed the wire through there. Comes in somewhere above the emergency brake pedal...no drilling necessary.
Hope that helps.