I am installing headrest monitors in a 2004 ESV.
Anyone got any quick tips on what type of "fishing tool" to use to get the wires from the headrest through the seats to the bottom?
I was thinking of a hanger, but was wondering if they sell a special tool for this?
Thanks in advance for the tips.
There is a tool - called a 'fish tape' - made specifically for what you describe. It is a reel of steel tape with an eye on the end either wound from the tape or in a separate piece attached to the end of the reel. It can be found at most hardware stores and wil run from $15 to $50 (as with most tools quality/value/price).
I just recently installed monitors in the headrests of my Tahoe and used the fish tape both under the seat fabric and under the carpet. It worked very well and as a matter of fact, the entire install went much more smoothly than I anticipated. As is typical with many of my DIY endeavors, the second headrest went three times as fast and was three times easier.
Good luck.
Tahoe01 wrote:
There is a tool - called a 'fish tape' - made specifically for what you describe. It is a reel of steel tape with an eye on the end either wound from the tape or in a separate piece attached to the end of the reel. It can be found at most hardware stores and wil run from $15 to $50 (as with most tools quality/value/price).
I just recently installed monitors in the headrests of my Tahoe and used the fish tape both under the seat fabric and under the carpet. It worked very well and as a matter of fact, the entire install went much more smoothly than I anticipated. As is typical with many of my DIY endeavors, the second headrest went three times as fast and was three times easier.
Good luck.
Thanks for the info,
I am going to go to the hardware store and buy me one today.
Once again, thanks.