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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Is there room to put a 4 gauge amp power wire through an existing access grommet in the firewall to the battery, or will I need to drill a new hole?

I have a 2010 coupe.

Also, if it will go through an existing access hole, where would I find it? Is it behind the battery?

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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2nd pic in post #3 shows what's behind the battery.

Factory cables run through in top left corner of the pic, you can remove the tape and push it through there, or drill a new hole as in the pic.
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behind the battery and plenty or room
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I simply went through the location for the stock wiring harness behind the battery, it is self sealing. I ran a 4-gauge power and a 4-gauge ground through it. So far the car hasn't exploded so I figure it's ok.
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Thanks everyone. I'll just use the hole that's already there since it seems there should be room for it there.
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I fit a 1/0 gauge power wire thru the stock grommet, so you shouldn't have any problems.
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When using the stock grommet is it easier from the inside to the battery or from the battery to the inside?
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