Getting to 12 very plug in the dash....

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Wallie_Figgz

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CX-5 GS

• Jul 20, 2013

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Good day y'all,
I want to install a video recorder in the car. In order to hardwire the power supply I need to get to the back of the dash 12 volt outlet. Has anyone done the dash disassembly for similar purposes?

 

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GAXIBM

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GA prior 16 CX5 GT

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20 CX5 GT + Prem

• Jul 20, 2013

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Take a look at :
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123829094-Hardwiring-a-Valentine-1&

 

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Wallie_Figgz

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CX-5 GS

• Jul 20, 2013

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GAXIBM said:

Take a look at :
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123829094-Hardwiring-a-Valentine-1&

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Thank you. That's not exactly what I need. There is no room to leave the 12v power supply plug in the fuse box. I want wire it behind the dash into the rear of the 12v socket. Getting to it is my issue

 

TreyP

2018 Soul Red AWD Touring CX-5

• Jul 20, 2013

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The second half of this should get you pretty close. Look for the picture of my hand on the cup holder and go from there. Once you get to the picture with a screwdriver in it you will should be able to stop following there and figure out the last little bit to get to the front power supply.

 

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Wallie_Figgz

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CX-5 GS

• Jul 20, 2013

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Is there a way to get to the rear of the plug without pulling half of the car apart? From the foot well, perhaps?

 

TreyP

2018 Soul Red AWD Touring CX-5

• Jul 21, 2013

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Wallie_Figgz said:

Is there a way to get to the rear of the plug without pulling half of the car apart? From the foot well, perhaps?

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No. And it is only two pieces that you are taking out, the cup holder section and the panel that has the power supply in it.

 

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nXt

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2014 CX-5 Touring FWD Tech Pkg

• Jul 21, 2013

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It's very easy to take apart the lower dash/center area to get to the back of the front 12v. I did the same to install my Dashcam and installed a 2nd 12v socket inside/behind the front 12v.
Download the service manual and it tells you how to take apart the dash surrounding.

And yes, the actual dash doesn't come apart, just the lower dash/center armrest area. I had a picture, but I can't find it.