Skip to main content
How-tos
Photography By: 
Michael Volk

What You Will Need

Instructions

1. Here you can see behind the engine under the intake manifold there is a cable coming through this grommet. This is the automatic transmission shifter cable. On a manual transmission equipped Wrangler you can remove the rubber plug and use this hole to pass wires through using the Daystar Firewall Boot.

Step 1 - wrangler tj automatic transmission shifter cable

2. On an automatic transmission equipped Wrangler TJ you will find the clutch master cylinder block off plate to the right of the brake booster. This can be removed using a 14mm deep well socket. This is the hole i like to use in this scenario.

Step 2 - wrangler tj firewall

3. Daystar Firewall Boot and stock clutch block off plate.

Step 3 - daystar firewall boot

4. Using a 1-1/4" hole saw drill through the block off plate on center of the larger hold on firewall. You can flip the plate over to see the mark from the sealing foam.

Step 4 - clutch block off plate

Step 5 - wrangler tj firewall

5. Insert the new boot as shown.

Step 5 - daystar firewall boot

6. Re-install your modified shifter plate with boot using the original hardware. All done, now it will be super easy to pass anything through the firewall.

Step 6 - wrangler tj daystar firewall boot

Top Jeep Articles

  • September 23, 2026
  • 5 min read
Why Are My Jeep Seat Covers Fading And How Can I Prevent It?
Sun exposure gets most of the blame, but cleaning products, salt and everyday wear can also change a cover’s color. Here’s how to spot the cause and slow the fade.
READ MORE
  • September 17, 2026
  • 6 min read
How To Do An Oil Change On A 2018 And Newer Jeep Wrangler JL 3.6L Pentastar V6
How to do an Oil Change on a 2018 and newer Jeep Wrangler JL 3.6L Pentastar V6
READ MORE
  • September 15, 2026
  • 5 min read
Which Jeep Wrangler Axles Do I Have?
For anything from simply changing out the differential covers, to replacing the entire axle, it is always good to know exactly what you have under the vehicle. But not everyone knows, especially if you bought the vehicle used.
READ MORE
  • September 14, 2026
  • 4 min read
Jeep Named "Official 4WD of Moab" in New Two-Year City Partnership
Moab's city council approved a $250,000 sponsorship deal with Jeep, formalizing a 60-year relationship built on trail stewardship, loaned vehicles, and Easter Jeep Safari.
READ MORE
  • September 10, 2026
  • 5 min read
Breathing Easy: What Is a Jeep Snorkel and Do You Need One
Learn how a raised air intake helps protect your Jeep from water ingestion and trail dust—and why a snorkel alone does not increase its factory water-fording limit.
READ MORE
  • September 9, 2026
  • 7 min read
What Winch Size Do I Need for My Jeep?
From GVWR and trail conditions to drum layers and electrical demand, learn how to choose a winch with the right pulling capacity for your Jeep.
READ MORE
  • September 9, 2026
  • 4 min read
Quadratec Jeep Licensed Tailgate Bike Cover Review: Bike Protection for the Gladiator JT
We put this Jeep-licensed tailgate cover to the test on real trail runs to see how well it shields bikes from road grime, dust, and highway debris.
READ MORE
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 min read
How to Choose the Right Tires for a Jeep Wrangler 4xe
The Wrangler 4xe’s added weight and instant torque demand more from its tires. Learn how load index, tire size, tread design and driving habits can help determine the right choice.
READ MORE