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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Hi everyone I am trying to locate the cleanest place to run wiring through the bulkhead, I seen a post and Video that showed a plug on the driver side I tried to locate it but I believe my clutch hardware is located there. I really did not want to drill a hole and install my own plug but if that is my only option I will I just can't believe there is not a easier way.

2011 2dr Sport manual trans

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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Just installed my sPOD and it had directions for the best access point (manual and auto). If I remember when I get home (on flight will be 4 hours) I will post photo.

If you need sooner google search the sPOD install docs and it should be on page 2.
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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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Thanks I will check it out but that is where I seen the one I mentioned, I seen it on YouTube . I will take a look at the spod install instructions thanks have a safe flight !
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 12:30 AM
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The mentioned sPOD access is usable with manual transmissions. However, there are two other access points through the firewall. Both easier to access than the one sPOD uses. Open the door and pull the side panel on the dash--either side. The panel pulls straight out. Up high facing forward you should see a foam-filled opening about 1/2" in diameter. Ram a long rod (coat hanger will do) through that opening to clear out foam. Look for end of rod under hood cowl. Attach wires to it, pull through, and reseal with RTV. This applies to all JKs, all years. If you can't find, search and I have shared an annotated photo of this many times. On the road with very slow data connection, so will leave that to you. Good luck!
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 02:41 AM
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Here's a pic of the passenger side one.

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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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I did that on the drivers side was not happy were it exits, was hoping to get it into the engine compartment , I could only get it to come out on the outside of the cowl still under hood but outside of the engine bay I will post a pic later not the clean look I was looking to get
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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Yeah I know what you mean. The spod location exits into the engine compartment. Here's a shot of where it exited on the passenger side. Not that bad IMO.

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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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That doesn't look bad at all I have to try passenger side thanks
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