Ranger Raptor 2021 cable entrance to cabin

[RMK]

Hello Everyone, New Ranger Raptor owner here,
I really appreciate for information that you have already added to this forum.

Yesterday i give 2021 ranger raptor to Auto Tuning Shop for rollbar(with lights) installation.
When i take my car back, i see the switch cable entrance is not like in this picture
Lightforce Switch Fascia and Wiring Thru Firewall

They use another entrance Picture below

so i wonder

Did tuning shop made some mistake or if there is a rubber part for cable entrance, why someone drilling firewall cable entrance?

Should i do something about it?

Thank you

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[viperwolf]

Personally, I use that same grommet for running wire,, it keeps it separate from the main harness. Plus its high enough to keep it out of water. I still seal it and the harness though,just in case.

 

[RMK]

Personally, I use that same grommet for running wire,, it keeps it separate from the main harness. Plus its high enough to keep it out of water. I still seal it and the harness though,just in case.

thanks for your reply i have searched many videos and picture, this rubber part is not there maybe there is a difference at left steering and right steering.

i feel better now. thanks.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

thanks for your reply i have searched many videos and picture, this rubber part is not there maybe there is a difference at left steering and right steering.

i feel better now. thanks.

HI RMK,

Alex is spot on...apply some sealant to the wiring grommet for safety backup. You should be okay. A minor cut out of the dash mat is of little if any affect on noise intrusion or heat intrusion.

Enjoy your new Raptor!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Magnetetic]

Hello Everyone, New Ranger Raptor owner here,
I really appreciate for information that you have already added to this forum.

Yesterday i give 2021 ranger raptor to Auto Tuning Shop for rollbar(with lights) installation.
When i take my car back, i see the switch cable entrance is not like in this picture
Lightforce Switch Fascia and Wiring Thru Firewall

They use another entrance Picture below

so i wonder

Did tuning shop made some mistake or if there is a rubber part for cable entrance, why someone drilling firewall cable entrance?

Should i do something about it?

Thank you

That grommet/plug looks like the perfect place for accessory light wiring. I briefly went outside and looked for it in my 2020. Looks like it is hidden both inside and outside with sound dampening but I know where to look when I get time. I haven't tried this but I read somewhere that you can drill through frozen rubber easily. I'm thinking I could pull out the grommet/plug, freeze it, then drill a correct size hole to match wire diameter for a clean wire install.

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