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Old 11-23-2007, 03:03 AM
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How do you run wire to rear of vehicle?

This is one concept that I can never figure out. How does one run wires from the front, to the rear of their vehicle so they cant be seen? I want to run better wires for my rear speakers, as well as ones for rear view camera.

I'm driving a 92 Maxima SE
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Old 11-23-2007, 03:37 PM
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1. Get a flathead screwdriver.
2. Carefully pry up the door trim.
3. Run wires so they aren't pinched.
4. Put it all back together.

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^^

Though I've NEVER found a need for a screwdriver when popping door jamb trim panels.
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Old 11-23-2007, 06:30 PM
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Though I've NEVER found a need for a screwdriver when popping door jamb trim panels.


Yeah WTF is he talking about...
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Old 11-23-2007, 08:45 PM
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3rd gen is easy. just remove a 10 mm bolt (iirc, been awhile since i tinkered with my old 3rd gen) and take the kick panels out. then just remove those 4 plastic screw/tab thingies on each door sill and they will pop off. then simply run the wire under the carpet, into the rear.
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Old 11-23-2007, 10:08 PM
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I went over broad withe mine I took out the carpet and seats and ran it under all that.
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Old 11-24-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteA32
Yeah WTF is he talking about...
So, you've never used a flathead screwdriver to pry up the door trim on ANY car... You guys must have fingers of steel or something!
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Old 11-24-2007, 02:42 PM
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you're supposed to hide those wires

I only have 1 wire running up front. A large red one. but I hided it.
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Old 11-24-2007, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverGLE
So, you've never used a flathead screwdriver to pry up the door trim on ANY car... You guys must have fingers of steel or something!


Well I only installed it on my car, my cousins Honduh, and a Cougar...
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Old 11-25-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverGLE
So, you've never used a flathead screwdriver to pry up the door trim on ANY car... You guys must have fingers of steel or something!
No, never. I use the right tools for the job.
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Right tools make an easy job
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:45 AM
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There's a tool at pep boys that does this all for you. I believe its called and panel puller. It'll also prevent you from braking or scratching the plastic. It makes it fast and easy. Only some one with tiny fingers or killer finger nails wouldn't need any tools.
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Old 12-02-2007, 09:55 AM
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+1 on the panel popper. never use a screwdriver. a tool for every job, a job for every tool.
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