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Access through firewall - 4/21/2008 8:01:48 PM

2silverados

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Hi All,
I've got a nice black 05 Silverado 1500HD LT. Love my Chevy! I want to install a backup camera and need to find a good way to go through the firewall. From what I've been told there's a spot near the exhaust, but that doesn't sound good for wiring. Is there another place I can get access?
Is there somewhere I can go to get a schematic of the firewall? I don't want to do a sloppy job or mess something up. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/21/2008 8:30:05 PM

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Welcome to the forum!!! Someone here should be able to help, just hang in there.

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/21/2008 8:48:13 PM

ehhget

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I just picked a spot that looked clear from both sides, drilled thru and put in a grommet whenever I had to run wires. I found it was easier down by the pedals on a flat area. Not close to anything that could be a problem.

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/22/2008 1:15:31 PM

shawnvw

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pull the fuse box off that is near the drivers left foot. It is just clipped into place. There is a grommet behind it

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/22/2008 2:51:48 PM

ehhget

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shawn thats good to know is that on 01 also?

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/22/2008 10:32:34 PM

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What camera are you installing on your Silverado? what camera do others have? I just got a 2007 NBS silverado and want a backup camera as well. However, I dont know exactly where I can mount one. I dont want to drill on the bumper or cut out a hole for a unit like the Kenwood CCD-900 which I had on my tahoe.

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/23/2008 2:05:37 PM

shawnvw

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ehhget....I believe the grommet is there on the '01 also

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/30/2008 6:22:38 PM

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I used a Kenwood CCD 2000 & mounted the camera between the bumper & below the tailgate. DON'T try to mount it on the ouside of this lip because when you open the tailgate you will crack the lense!!! I did so I fabed. a braket & drilled a hole in this lip & with a grommet it is very hard to see.

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/30/2008 6:29:08 PM

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Sorry about the frame picture it is now under my 55 Chevy with a little more work to be done This time I hope there is a picture of my truck

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RE: Access through firewall - 4/30/2008 7:25:25 PM

biglg

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What camera did you use chas1955? Also, how about a photo of a few feet away showing exactly where your camera is located and the look. Thanks for the info.

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