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Need Help Routing wiring

Old Feb 15, 2025 | 04:30 PM
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I am pulling wire from the trunk to the front for a) backup camera; and b) aux to CD wiring for a separate audio source. I've pulled everything out of the way in the trunk. I've pulled out the back seat lowers and uppers and both of the side arm rests. I feel like there is something else i am missing. Anyone have suggestions? I see the wiring looms going to the back on the left and right sides, but there is a distance and height change from the trunk to the back seat. I don't think I could fish a straightened close hanger for example to get from back to front. If you have photos or any suggestions I would appreciate it. I am stuck.
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 05:51 PM
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Remove the right side speaker enclosure and follow the convertible top hydraulic lines past the fuel tank.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2025 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
Remove the right side speaker enclosure and follow the convertible top hydraulic lines past the fuel tank.
Yep! I did this exact method and it worked great. There’s a nice sized hole which accepts all of the hydraulic lines and there’s room for more. I was able to fish a small 12 pin connector through there.

One tip. Put the roof back up. Then poke your head down the right hand side and you’ll see the hole. Shining a flashlight from the bundle of hydraulic lines in the boot back into the cabin will help you see it.

Your roof switch panel is certainly disconnected now, so you’ll need to quickly plug it back in to close it.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2025 | 08:53 AM
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Thanks everyone, these were exactly the tips I needed. It has been done!! Took me hours to do it fully - but I am so glad for this forum.
 
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