Wiring question--diagram pdf link, or which wire/harness to access for headrest dvd?

nsrg

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2011 cx9 gt
I am considering installation of some of those dual headrest DVD players... I know, for the kids...

Looks like it would be a piece of cake to run wires through the seat, but I would like to make it clean and somehow access the 12v from the seat itself.

--Can anybody post a pdf link for the wiring codes/harnesses for the power seats (I have a 2011 gt), or at the least tell me which wires I could tap into for power that is or is not switched with the ignition?

--alternatively, any easy teardown on the console between the seats so I could tap from the 12v accessory power supply?

I'd like to avoid a permanent stupid plugin for the monitors.

Thanks for any advice!
 
There are power tap points (switched or not) inside the left side kick panel.
You can run wires under the sills to them.
However, I am not sure about the power rating for them.
For instance, when installing the auto-dimming mirror/HomeLink, the instructions
tell you to tap power inside the kick panel by running the wires down the A-pillar trim.
 
I have the Onfair 7" headrests for under $200. Beige color is not a great match, but it's not as noticeable as it seems in the picture. The kids love that they can watch their own movies
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I tapped into the center console power outlet which is live all the time. I have not had any battery drain issues, and the kids don't have to stop the movie when we turn the car off when filling up on gas. Just use both hands and pull back on the console here to open (no tools needed)

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I tapped into the back of the power outlet and tucked all the dvd player cables under it.

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I got the onfair too its pretty cool, my installer didnt do it that way though i wish he did
 

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