Through the firewall... how?

[SGR1600]

I am about to install a set of Hella 500 lights on my brush guard. While trying to plan out the endevor I relized that I don't know of a good place to go through the firewall with the switch leads. Any tips??

 

[Alec]

There is a factory rubber grommet going through the firewall approx behind the brake pedal. It already has a bunch of wires going through it. Take a utility knife and cut a small slit in this grommet and use that hole.

Good luck!

 

[JasonF]

While this may sound crude, I ran my switch wires through the drivers front fender, through the door jam, and into the fuse box flap. It was way easier to run since it is a straight shot back from the battery and I didn't have to go hunting around down under the dash and mess with any of the grommets. A coat hangar works well to help fish the wires through. Just an idea.

Jason

 

[aldive]

Be sure to seal the opening that you use with some RTV.

Good luck.....

 

[Bill Kemp]

Another good spot is to push a coat hanger through the hole the hood latch cable goes through. Tape the wires on it and pull it back through.

 

[mattadams]

yeah unfortunately the firewalls of the explorer are somewhat limited. in my explorer I had one near where the brake cable was going through (as Bill mentioned) but it was insufficient, and I ended up having to drill several additional holes in the firewall to get all the wires through.