Wiring Access hole from rear/bed to cab

[ShadowRaptor]

Not sure if you guys already know this, But Just thought I share.
I needed access to the oem pass thru wires, and to the upfitters so I was poking around under the truck and I found, what I think is a good access point (avoid drilling) from the rear/ bed area to inside the cabin.
Theres an existing OEM hole for the factory harness clip. Its located just below the right/ rear passenger area.
It can be accessed once you remove/unclip the door sill trim moulding. Then look all the way to the rear and unclip an existing plastic wire harness clamp ( see pic)
Also, underneath the door sill/ trim mouldings, there’s an exisiting wire harness channel/groove, that runs all the way from rear passenger area to the front, where the pass thru wires are located.
This made it easier for me to connect to the aux pass thru wires and eventually use the upfitters for lights, etc.
Anyway, hope this helps someone, somewhere, lol.

 

[ShadowRaptor]

 

[smurfslayer]

good stuff, thanks for this.

 

[ShadowRaptor]

Hey guys, sorry I was tired and sleepy when I posted this. lol
Anyway, here’s some additional notes and info.
1. The hole itself is small, approx 1cm x .5 cm oval shape.
2. I use plastic trim and pry tool (see pic) for the rubber weather stripping and mouldings.
Just gently pry one side and lift. (once you’re done with one side, it gets easier to see/ undo the other clips)
3. There’s a stubborn clip on the side, behind the fuse cover. (see pic)
Just take your time and gently pry, and pull the trim piece out slowly.
4. I use RTV sealant afterwards, as none of my rubber grommets will fit that hole, lol
5. Also, in case some don’t know- those “pass thru” wires are just that, (pass thru fire wall) They have no power and must be connected to the matched upfitter wires you want to use to get power.

 

[ShadowRaptor]

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[Halo Raptor]

Great find thanks

 

[goblues38]

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Take your "like"....nice write up and good info to have when needed.

 

[goblues38]

Hey guys, sorry I was tired and sleepy when I posted this. lol
Anyway, here’s some additional notes and info.
1. The hole itself is small, approx 1cm x .5 cm oval shape.
2. I use plastic trim and pry tool (see pic) for the rubber weather stripping and mouldings.
Just gently pry one side and lift. (once you’re done with one side, it gets easier to see/ undo the other clips)
3. There’s a stubborn clip on the side, behind the fuse cover. (see pic)
Just take your time and gently pry, and pull the trim piece out slowly.
4. I use RTV sealant afterwards, as none of my rubber grommets will fit that hole, lol
5. Also, in case some don’t know- those “pass thru” wires are just that, (pass thru fire wall) They have no power and must be connected to the matched upfitter wires you want to use to get power.

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We called the things that hold down those parts "Jesus Clips". because when working on a customers car, you had to "pray to Jesus" they didn't break when you were prying them up.

 

[ShadowRaptor]

Thanks guys!
Hopefully someone can use this in the future.

 

[ShadowRaptor]

We called the things that hold down those parts "Jesus Clips". because when working on a customers car, you had to "pray to Jesus" they didn't break when you were prying them up.

Exactly what I was thinking as I was pying them off, LOL.