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bigwayne3000 · 11-25-2016, 03:37 AM

I bought a back up camera which I was hoping to install this weekend since I have a long weekend due to the holiday. Before I start tearing apart things, is there already a hole that I could use by the rear license plate to route the wires into the trunk area to tie into the lights like I need to? I don't want to have to drill but if I have to then I guess I will. Hoping that there's a factory opening somewhere around there that'll let me route the wires. This camera is the style that bolts onto the top of the license plate.

cybercoaster · 11-26-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

I bought a back up camera which I was hoping to install this weekend since I have a long weekend due to the holiday. Before I start tearing apart things, is there already a hole that I could use by the rear license plate to route the wires into the trunk area to tie into the lights like I need to? I don't want to have to drill but if I have to then I guess I will. Hoping that there's a factory opening somewhere around there that'll let me route the wires. This camera is the style that bolts onto the top of the license plate.

I have not done this myself but when you take the tag off, it's just a hole behind that, that will give you wire route to behind bumper. Then I believe a lot of people use the drain hole thats in the trunk by the battery to route wires inside. I know some use that for a battery tender.

Hope that helps

Rocky1974 · 11-29-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

I bought a back up camera which I was hoping to install this weekend since I have a long weekend due to the holiday. Before I start tearing apart things, is there already a hole that I could use by the rear license plate to route the wires into the trunk area to tie into the lights like I need to? I don't want to have to drill but if I have to then I guess I will. Hoping that there's a factory opening somewhere around there that'll let me route the wires. This camera is the style that bolts onto the top of the license plate.

I routed mine through the grommet by the left tail light.

11-25-2016, 03:37 AM	#1
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Looking to install a back up camera but had a question about the rear bumper I bought a back up camera which I was hoping to install this weekend since I have a long weekend due to the holiday. Before I start tearing apart things, is there already a hole that I could use by the rear license plate to route the wires into the trunk area to tie into the lights like I need to? I don't want to have to drill but if I have to then I guess I will. Hoping that there's a factory opening somewhere around there that'll let me route the wires. This camera is the style that bolts onto the top of the license plate.