Running Wires Thru Roof Rail/Roof Rack Holes. (1 Viewer)

[stevenjj71]

Hi all, I'm trying to run a wire thru the roof in the same manner that @savirc did in this post:

Running wires through the firewall

Hey everyone. I've tried searching with no real definitive answer. How is everyone running wires through their firewall for lights, accessories, etc. I anticipate having to run at least 10, 16gauge wires through my wall for roof lights and a switch panel I'm making. Do you guys holesaw the...

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Below are the picture of what I have to work with. I'm thinking If I drill out that sealant (and maybe a little further) I should be able to get wires for my solar thru in the general vicinity of the oh s*** bar in the reat passenger seat - I already have good sealent to block up the hole again when I'm done.

What I could use some help with is how to get the interior roof of the car away the vehicle far enough that I can drill/insert/fish the wires thru, so that I can run them down the B pillar to my dometic battery. Clearly I need to remove the oh s*** bar (which looks easy...judging my the missing plastic piece it is just screwed on). Once that is off will i just be able to wedge a trim remover in somewhere to pry open an area to work in under the roof, or is it a lot more painful than that?

 

[Skidoo]

Just keep taking off the plastic trim off, get all the screws than pop the plastic off.
Depending on how far you need to get may have to take B pillar plastic off.
Now if you are like me and have already punched a big hole for the snorkel, you drill a hole in the roof near the overhead console and put in a 12 pin waterproof connector. Then it is easy to add circuits for lights, power for GoPros, solar, etc.

 

[Joe422]

Yup, I’m planning to make a hole in the roof and use a Deutsch 12 pin flanged connector.
Good stuff, and clean.

 

[stevenjj71]

Just keep taking off the plastic trim off, get all the screws than pop the plastic off.
Depending on how far you need to get may have to take B pillar plastic off.
Now if you are like me and have already punched a big hole for the snorkel, you drill a hole in the roof near the overhead console and put in a 12 pin waterproof connector. Then it is easy to add circuits for lights, power for GoPros, solar, etc.

Any chance you have a pic of that (from the top and the bottom?)

 

[Skidoo]

@stevenjj71
Connector
Amazon product ASIN B07D8T8NJD

Top and bottom view.

 

[mpark525]

What is the official name for the two strips of rubber on the roof? I'm trying to remove them and I can't find any threads on this. One of the plastic clips underneath my left side broke.