I’ve got a 2020 Explorer ST and installed a dashcam with a rear camera. Most of the wiring is hidden in the trim and headliner, but there’s a small loop of wire left exposed where it goes from the car’s interior to the liftgate trim. I’d like to route it under the trim so it’s not visible.
I think the best option is probably through that rubber accordion tube that carries other wiring to the liftgate, but I don’t know how to remove and reinstall it or what it’s even called. Any tips for getting that cable hidden without damaging anything?
By the way, the camera can disconnect from the cable, so I can thread it through tight spots if needed.
It’s hard to get a wire through that loom without disconnecting and moving all the wires first, which can be tricky. I’d suggest using some cable ties to keep it neat and just let it stay loose over the hinge like you’ve got it.
You’ll want to run it through the rubber accordion conduit. Just pop down the trim on both the top of the trunk and the liftgate itself. I used a fish tape and duct-taped the end of the USB cable to pull it through. Some silicone lube can help it slide through the conduit easier. You’ll need to remove the ends of the rubber, and to reattach, take out the white plastic pieces it connects to. Trying to push it back without removing those parts can be a pain.
Definitely run it through the rubber tube between the trunk door and the car frame. I did this and used hand soap (like Dawn or Palmolive) on the wire to help it slide through. Worked perfectly.
I used a pry tool to open both ends of the rubber loom, then pushed a flexible cable through first. I tied a small nylon string to it, pulled it back through, and then tied the string to the dashcam wire. Cable lube on the wire helped it slide through without damage. Took a bit of effort, but the setup looks clean. Then just push the loom back into place.
