Install in an 04 Impala

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

Plan on doing an Impala tomorrow. Just need to know where to run the wire and how. Anyone got any tips on running it from battery to the back? its 0/1 gauge wire. I pulled some trim off today, going to be a tough fit for 0/1. I don't know. Just need to know what you guys did to get the wire all the way to the trunk. I couldn't see the how the seat folded down. Will post pics maybe tomorrow. Just give me some advice for people who have done one...

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[d-REW 10+ year member]

have you ever installed before? same as other vehicles.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

yes... sorta. i've helped with two. I think I can get it. Also, the 1/0 wont fit in the power and ground fits in the T1500. Can I just trim the wire until it does fit?

 

[d-REW 10+ year member]

can use a reducer if 1/0 too large for inputs but if your only using a single amp you can just run some 4 ga should be ok for that amp.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

the guy doesn't really want to dish out extra cash. can you help me under the hood? the bat is on the right side of the car (passenger side) thinking about running the wire down that side. the belt gets in the way of the wire though... and how do i fit this 1/0 under the panel of the car?

 

[d-REW 10+ year member]

im not too familiar with the impala i just did a monte carlo last week and battery was on pass side there was a hole in middle of fire wall that i was able to run the 1/0 through. might be there on the impala as well if not then look for a spot where you can drill a hole make sure there are no wires that can get damaged use a grommet and run wire make sure to seperate the rca from power wires run oposite sides so you dont get no feed back.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

so you run wire on pass side? did you tuck it under the raceway?