Patent ID: 8053669

Claim:
A power distribution center for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle has a bulkhead separating an engine compartment from a passenger compartment, comprising: a connector plate; a first seal; a mounting ring, wherein the mounting ring comprises a first face and a second face, wherein the mounting ring removably mates with the connector plate such that the first seal is disposed between the connector plate and the first face of the mounting ring to provide a seal between the connector plate and the first face of the mounting ring; and an adhesive, wherein the adhesive is disposed on the second face of the mounting ring; wherein the mounting ring is attached via the adhesive ring to the bulkhead; wherein the bulkhead has at least one hole therethrough; and wherein the mounting ring is attached via the adhesive to the bulkhead at a position such that the mounting ring encloses a perimeter of the hole in the bulkhead.