Need a point in the right direction for power hookup

Trying to tie down a location to connect my heated seats (trim place refused to touch it since they said they knew nothing about the electrical system of a Prius).

I have the 2005 loaded package and currently the power wires for both seats are run under the dash just below the fuse box. At first I thought I would just plug into the fuse box (LOL yes just like that!) then I actually crawled up under there and couldn't even figure out how to remove the plastic under the steering wheel (feel so ashamed)....

I just spent close to two hours searching for previous posts on removing that panel and am either a "search idiot" or am using to big of words for the search engine..... Anyway I didn't find any helpful info on taking it apart. Can anyone refer me to a link they might have taken part in or know of that explains how to remove that panel?

OR

Am I maybe trying to connect the power to a spot that I shouldn't. I know someone had mentioned to me before that I would want to connect it to a ACC source (I think this is the power source that shuts off when the car is turned off). Is there an easier way or easier location for the tie in that won't get me in trouble with Toyota or my warranty?

Thanks in advance!

Viro


Also does the ACC wire pull off the 12v battery or the Hybrid system? Is that something I need to be worried about?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Oct 17 2007, 06:54 AM) [snapback]526786[/snapback]</div>

Very cool PDF! Thanks very much! I assumed I would need to tie into the main block because they might pull to much power to piggy back off an existing circuit. Can I get away with splicing into the center console power and not worry about overloading the line??

Viro

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Oct 17 2007, 07:18 AM) [snapback]526802[/snapback]</div>

Yes I def. want to make sure they shut off when the car does. I will get the info. on the heaters when I get off work and post it.

Viro