Power wire through firewall for amp install

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  1. G23

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    Trying to figure out the best way to run power wire through the firewall to install an amp. Probably 8 gauge wire but possibly 4 gauge. Read in the 4th gen forum that there is giant grommet that can be used. I was assuming the chassis of the 4th gen and prime was the same. Maybe not? Anyways, I've attached a photo of what I believe to be the grommet. If that is the grommet, how would you get the wire through? concerned about poking through there and damaging something underneath. Also, anyone have a photo of an install that shows the wire route through the engine compartment to the battery terminal? Thanks for any info.
     

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    Yes you can run the power wire thru that. Just pop it off and run the wire thru. If you shine a light you should see it come thru the firewall
     
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    I drilled a small how to run the wire through. Then I sealed it with a small grommet and rtv. I initially tried to use that grommet but it was giving me issues and i didnt want water to potentially leak onto the cabin harness.
     
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    @ Depe. Where on the firewall did you drill the hole? Drilled from the inside I assume? What type of issues were you having with the grommet?
    @Heiyu92. What do you do after you run the wire through, you wouldn't be able to pop in back on with a 4 gauge wire running through it. Cut a hole in the grommet, where the nub is maybe?
     
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    Do you have a pic of where you drilled the fire wall?