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Originally Posted by JimD
Wires should move and not get cut.
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Not arguing FOR using a grinder, but this isn't sound logic.
Most wires in modern (20-30 years at least) cars are run in thick bundles and have very little excess. As such they don't move much at all, so thinking they aren't going to get cut because "they will move" is just not going to end well.
In reality what you need to do is know what is behind the area you are cutting and adjust your plan accordingly. This will probably mean at least pulling the AC & radio units out so you can see in, but also might mean you need to pull the dash out.
As far as cutting device suggestions, at least the outer layer should be able to be cut with an exacto/box-cutter. I don't know if something stronger is under there though. Even still, unless it's metal a box-cutter will still go through. You'll have to put some muscle and time into it though. A hand tool will also throw far less crap around your car too.
-dave