Turns out there is an access hole I can use on the sunglasses area (which is use for emergency manual sunroof operation if needed). I would go through all the trouble to drill, cut , mount, etc..... the AUX plug, but since I am only using it as a dedicated iPod connection and this is not the part I will ever be unhooking I'm just going to drop it in there and secure it so it doesn't move. This will provide a zero altered setup I can revert back to stock.

The part that will be unhooked from the iPod if I decide to take it out will be in the case cubby and is easy to do. So far I have the audio wired, now it's time to run the power (charge) from the dome main harness + wire.

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