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OmniCamaro · 05-20-2014, 02:00 PM

Choose the appropriate size drill bit (not too big, not too small). I forget now which size I used, sorry. I suggest doing the passenger side first as there are more unused pins on that side. Also, all my pictures are from the drivers side.

Slide the "lock" up on the body side connector to release the harness.

Pull up the orange slide on the door harness and then press the clips on the sides to release it.

Now you have room to drill both. I cut the zip tie on the door harness and removed that boot to make it easier to work with. I also had to remove the top boot (big pain to work with, beware) to cut a hole to run the wires into the cab.
On the top of the door connector, see pictures, there is a blue wire that is not used (there is no wire on the body side connector). That's where I drilled and ran my wires.

I used a 14gauge solid core wire to pull the wires from the door, through the boot and into the cab.

When re-connecting the harnesses just be sure and keep some tension on the wires so they don't get kinked in there.
Also, after you've got your wires ran and the connectors back together VERIFY THE DOOR HINGE (it moves into the door when closed) DOES NOT CATCH ON ANY WIRES! Mine did and a wire got pinched or broken and I had to fix it after I put it all back together, that sucked.

skuttduck · 05-20-2014, 02:05 PM

You did this for the door lock/unlock switch?

OmniCamaro · 05-20-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

You did this for the door lock/unlock switch?

Yes. I got power and ground for the door switch lighting from the ambient lights (T-tapped into them).

skuttduck · 05-20-2014, 02:08 PM

Cool, I'm thinking of doing this as well wanted to see what was involved. I have some super thin telephone interconnect wire I thought of using but can see that might risk breaking or might not be high enough gauge to handle the switch.

OmniCamaro · 05-20-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

Cool, I'm thinking of doing this as well wanted to see what was involved. I have some super thin telephone interconnect wire I thought of using but can see that might risk breaking or might not be high enough gauge to handle the switch.

I'm not sure what guage wire they used. It's pretty close if not exactly the stock size.

TofuDragon · 06-27-2014, 11:07 PM

Thanks OmniCamaro! This thread combined with your rudimentary wiring diagram are what I used to complete my install (well, passenger side... still have the driver's side to go).

Oh, may I suggest that you post a link to this thread in the Door lock DIY thread by Dwalex? Someone asked me about the drilling method and I noticed that I wouldn't have found this thread except I did a random Google search.

nicave13@gmail.com · 07-22-2014, 06:41 PM

I found it easier to drill out the area above the connector. Fit wires through no problem. I highly recommend disconnecting the battery b4 doing this. Very long process getting windows working properly again, haha.

Dream color moving ABL, FTW!!!

OmniCamaro · 07-23-2014, 08:42 AM

Agreed. I always disconnect the battery before doing anything that involves electrical connections.

05-20-2014, 02:00 PM	#1
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Running wires through door to body harness Choose the appropriate size drill bit (not too big, not too small). I forget now which size I used, sorry. I suggest doing the passenger side first as there are more unused pins on that side. Also, all my pictures are from the drivers side. Slide the "lock" up on the body side connector to release the harness. Pull up the orange slide on the door harness and then press the clips on the sides to release it. Now you have room to drill both. I cut the zip tie on the door harness and removed that boot to make it easier to work with. I also had to remove the top boot (big pain to work with, beware) to cut a hole to run the wires into the cab. On the top of the door connector, see pictures, there is a blue wire that is not used (there is no wire on the body side connector). That's where I drilled and ran my wires. I used a 14gauge solid core wire to pull the wires from the door, through the boot and into the cab. When re-connecting the harnesses just be sure and keep some tension on the wires so they don't get kinked in there. Also, after you've got your wires ran and the connectors back together VERIFY THE DOOR HINGE (it moves into the door when closed) DOES NOT CATCH ON ANY WIRES! Mine did and a wire got pinched or broken and I had to fix it after I put it all back together, that sucked. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

05-20-2014, 02:05 PM	#2
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	You did this for the door lock/unlock switch? __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

05-20-2014, 02:08 PM	#4
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	Cool, I'm thinking of doing this as well wanted to see what was involved. I have some super thin telephone interconnect wire I thought of using but can see that might risk breaking or might not be high enough gauge to handle the switch. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

06-27-2014, 11:07 PM	#6
TofuDragon Drives: 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 189 View My Garage	Thanks OmniCamaro! This thread combined with your rudimentary wiring diagram are what I used to complete my install (well, passenger side... still have the driver's side to go). Oh, may I suggest that you post a link to this thread in the Door lock DIY thread by Dwalex? Someone asked me about the drilling method and I noticed that I wouldn't have found this thread except I did a random Google search. __________________ Self-installed all mods with help from Camaro5 forums! HUD, Front & Rear View Cameras, VMax Ported Throttle Body, Vararam Intake, VMax Black ICE-olater, Eibach Front Sway Bar, Extended Vinyl Stripes

07-22-2014, 06:41 PM	#7
nicave13@gmail.com LED god Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 537	Or above... I found it easier to drill out the area above the connector. Fit wires through no problem. I highly recommend disconnecting the battery b4 doing this. Very long process getting windows working properly again, haha. Dream color moving ABL, FTW!!! Attached Images __________________ See my Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...75#post4741775

07-23-2014, 08:42 AM	#8
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Agreed. I always disconnect the battery before doing anything that involves electrical connections. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)