Getting wires to the boot

Tigger · Postby **Tigger** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:34 pm

Hey guys. I'm trying to get some wires into the boot. Ideally I'd like to thread them through the boot release/fuel lid release lever hole.
Is this even possible? What is the 'easiest' way of getting to the other side?
Nb8c fyi.
Cheers.

Rolley · Postby **Rolley** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:44 pm

Have a look down the sides of the boot past the rear shocky tops. There is a perfect tunnel down both sides that you can run wires through.
I have an accessory fuse panel mounted in the boot and run all of my wiring down the drivers side, down the bulk head and into the plastic tube under the scuff plates to the dash.
If you remove the scuff plates in the door opening and pop off the seat belt trim panels you can then fold the bulkhead carpet out of the way to get clear access.
Works a treat.
I'll grab a couple of photos after work.

Tigger · Postby **Tigger** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:49 pm

I think I know where you mean. I was hoping to avoid using the scuff plate route because it seems a long way if doing it.
Is there a way to get them through the centre arm rest? I was hoping to use where the release levers are.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:46 pm

Yes you can, however you will need to remove the carpet and covering panel.

Rolley · Postby **Rolley** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:52 pm

Yes you can. If you're looking to run them straight along the tunnel you can then meet up with the release cables.
They both run from the leavers across to the passenger side tunnel into the boot. You can see them running under the fuel filler pipes in the middle of this photo I stole.

I only ran them through the scuff so they had a bit of protection.

Tigger · Postby **Tigger** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:08 pm

Awesome! That just means the carpet and that Metal plate with four bolts need to be removed. Thanks very much for the help!

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:57 pm

4 screws, no the BIG panel about 10 from memory.

Tigger · Postby **Tigger** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:07 pm

3, actually lol.
For anyone interested, the fuel tank is somewhat of an island, and threading the wire in the little hole abive the boot release lever will allow you to put wire either side of the tank.
It sits away from the rear bulkhead.
Here are some pics.
Fuel side with panel removed.

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Battery side with wire threaded through.

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Would you like to see where in the cabin I threaded the wire?