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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 7578662" data-attributes="member: 576029"><p>original location of my post:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/installing-door-speakers-sound-deadening-more-32679/page3/" target="_blank">Installing door speakers and sound deadening and more - Page 3 - Honda Accord Forum - Honda Accord Enthusiast Forums</a></p><p></p><p>as for pulling new wire through the door of a 1998-2002 Accord - see below</p><p></p><p>locate the single wire harness that feeds the passenger door</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening029.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>remove the harness. at this point you can pull it all the way out the factory opening, or just far enough to gain access for wire routing</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening046.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>keep track of it's location and orientation</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening042.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>pry the rubber boot from both bottom and top - pull the wire from the top enough to gain access to the cabin side of the rubber boot</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening035.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening043.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>route a metal rod through the wire bundle - make sure it is not sharp or it could compromise the wiring. you may need to make a slit in the rubber boot - the part that is inside the cabin</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening044.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>tape speaker wire to one side and pull it through - this is CL2 rated 12/2 wire</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening045.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>now you can feed the wire through the openings into the door and cabin. inside the door - use zip ties to secure the speaker wire to factory wire loom so it doesn't interfere with the window track. inside the cabin, route the wire so it is hidden in the dash - securing it to factory split loom every 12" or so.</p><p></p><p>make sure the rubber boots are fully seated - start on the back side and use a flat screwdriver to push in the rest. plug in the wire harness.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 7578662, member: 576029"] original location of my post: [URL="http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/installing-door-speakers-sound-deadening-more-32679/page3/"]Installing door speakers and sound deadening and more - Page 3 - Honda Accord Forum - Honda Accord Enthusiast Forums[/URL] as for pulling new wire through the door of a 1998-2002 Accord - see below locate the single wire harness that feeds the passenger door [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening029.jpg[/IMG] remove the harness. at this point you can pull it all the way out the factory opening, or just far enough to gain access for wire routing [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening046.jpg[/IMG] keep track of it's location and orientation [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening042.jpg[/IMG] pry the rubber boot from both bottom and top - pull the wire from the top enough to gain access to the cabin side of the rubber boot [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening035.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening043.jpg[/IMG] route a metal rod through the wire bundle - make sure it is not sharp or it could compromise the wiring. you may need to make a slit in the rubber boot - the part that is inside the cabin [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening044.jpg[/IMG] tape speaker wire to one side and pull it through - this is CL2 rated 12/2 wire [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/Accord%202009/passdoordeadening045.jpg[/IMG] now you can feed the wire through the openings into the door and cabin. inside the door - use zip ties to secure the speaker wire to factory wire loom so it doesn't interfere with the window track. inside the cabin, route the wire so it is hidden in the dash - securing it to factory split loom every 12" or so. make sure the rubber boots are fully seated - start on the back side and use a flat screwdriver to push in the rest. plug in the wire harness. [/QUOTE]
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