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Old 03-24-2008, 04:48 PM   #1
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Default 08 STI - Need amp install help - interior bits removal?!

Ok, I'm wiring the car for an amp in the trunk. I used a grommet on the passenger side to get the power wire through the firewall. The driver's side looked really congested, and the big grommet on the passenger side was screaming to be pierced. I ran the power through fine, but how in the hell do you get the sills up? I'm pulling like mad and cant budge them. Is there a trick? These clearly aren't normal snap grommets.

Are there any other non standard issues as I move rearwards? I was able to pop the rear seat up and it looks easy to get wire to the rear tire area where my amp will be, although I havent had it totally apart yet. Thanks for any replies tonight - I'm knee deep here!


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Old 03-25-2008, 06:42 AM   #2
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Wow no one has done an amp install yet?! Help!
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Old 03-26-2008, 12:46 AM   #3
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According to the service manual, the lower body trim (scuff plate) around the door is held on by clips. The instructions are "pull". However, they also caution not to pull forcefully as the plate may be damaged. I'd try using some type of panel popper.

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ps. BTW, I also had a look at the firewall and decided the driver's side was a no-go. I passed a wire through the main harness grommet on the passenger side as well. I haven't run anything to the rear of the vehicle yet.

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Old 03-26-2008, 07:39 AM   #4
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Ya the driver's side is really congested. It looked like I could get through the fender, but I didnt want to take it off.

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Old 03-27-2008, 06:21 PM   #5
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