Removing side panel in cargo area to upgrade wiring.

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G'day all,

I want to install another 12 volt power socket in the back of my 2001 GXL closer to the front of car jus behind the rear passenger side door. Can anyone help me with instructions or has photos of how to remove the near side panel in the boot/cargo area?

The plug will be used to run a 40L Engel fridge and I want to upgrade the wiring to the existing socket. I thought I would run 50 amp cable from the secondary battery under the bonnet to a fuse box located in the jack compartment. Then run 25 amp cable from the fuse box to the 2 sockets. Does this sound about right?

Cheers in advance


Andrew

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Hi
I ran heavy cables from the dual battery to the rear in my prado too.
I put it through the firewall via an existing rubber gromit on the passengers side
The kick panel in the front unclips and can be pulled back,
the treads in the door sills come out after you remove the screws,
the seat belt bolt needs to come out to get the panel out that follows the mudguard up from the floor and it is held in by plastic clips,
the rear panel is clipped in by plastic clips that pull straight out.

If you have 3rd row seats take them out first to make it easy on yourself

Also, use automotive split conduit over your wiring to prevent wires rubbing through and shorting out on the body.

Hope this makes sense to you and hope it is helpful

All The Best

Mick

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Thanks heaps Mick for your help. I'm going to try and have a look at it this weekend.