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Run power to rear-view-mirror / Radar Detector install.

Hi DIY folks,

Has anyone run a power line up to the rear-view mirror?

If so, did you have to remove the front pillar garnish, as outlined on page INT-18 (INT.pdf) of the Nissan 370z Service Repair Manual?

Attachment 115823

It appears Clip 2 is expected to break ( X = Always replace after every disassembly), and would require a replacement to re-attach the cover. So ...

Hoping I can benefit from someone's prior experience, and ideally avoid removing the pillar garnish. Can you run the wire and tuck it securely without having to take off the trim piece(s)?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by sgosh (Post 3526228)

Clip 2 you have to Twist 90* and then pull it out of the pillar. It is to stop the pillar from hitting your noggin when the airbag goes off. Kenchan was nice to snag some pics for another thread. This should give you a clearer idea of how it all works. When I did my mirror I just removed the top snap and ran the wire, I left the tether in place.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3459540)

here's a snap i took a few weeks back. u can see where the tab is located. use an interior tool and pull the very top of the finisher towards the center of the car.

then take a long (quite long) nose pliers and twist the plastic tab. it's there so when the airbag deploys the finisher dont it ur face. :icon17:

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...ide-driver.jpg

twist (inside red box 90 degrees).
http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...llar-twist.jpg

Madwi,

Thanks for the quick and detailed response. I feel roughly 99% better after tackling the trim piece. :D

:tup:

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Originally Posted by sgosh (Post 3526281)

Madwi,

Thanks for the quick and detailed response. I feel roughly 99% better after tackling the trim piece. :D

:tup:

:tiphat:

Good timing. I need to run my aftermarket Bluetooth up there one of these days. Should probably pull wire for a mirror while I'm at it too.

DIY Radar Detector (semi) permanent mount.

With bicycle reflectors from Canadian Tire, and Zinc Mending Brackets from Home Depot ...

Attachment 115921

... I was able to mount my Radar Detector to the rear-view mirror post.

Attachment 115923 Attachment 115924

This is heaps better than the crappy suction mount the unit came with.

Thanks again for the assistance with running a wire!

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Originally Posted by sgosh (Post 3529464)

looks good. Glad it worked out for you. :tup: