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      04-13-2024, 08:22 AM   #1
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I have everything installed but I am absolutely stumped as to how to get through the firewall.

On all the install videos and guides there is a free space with a rubber grommet to the right of the brake booster, I don’t have that.

The only thing I have is on the right hand side there is a black cable going through but it doesn’t feel like there is enough space to get the JB4 OBD connector through there.

Any advice?
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      04-13-2024, 10:21 AM   #2
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If you push on that circled area from inside the car, that should be it. Also, if you already have the OBD connected to the JB4, you'll have to disconnect it and feed the wire (not the plug, won't fit) through that hole.
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      04-16-2024, 12:12 PM   #3
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Is your model 2024? I have the same year and had the same issue. The hole in the firewall is simply missing. I ended up tucking around the fender/door.

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      04-16-2024, 12:17 PM   #4
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Is your model 2024? I have the same year and had the same issue. The hole in the firewall is simply missing. I ended up tucking around the fender/door.
Yup, mine is 2024 as well and looks exactly the same, like they removed the spare hole in the firewall.

I tucked mine through the door jam and in the cabin.
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