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“Insert the left and right firewall support struts through the firewall and connect them to the bulkhead frame and the inner door panels.”

Contents

Parts

• 44A – Left Firewall Support Strut
• 44B – Right Firewall Support Strut
• 2x CM screws (+1 extra)

Materials: All of the parts in this phase are metal.

Build

The Firewall Support Struts

Step 01

Retrieve your Main Chassis assembly. Slide the ‘hole’ end of the Left Firewall Support Strut (with the ‘L’ marking facing up) through this opening of the Firewall:

Align this end to the matching hole of the Bulkhead Frame and secure it in place with one (1) CM screw, as shown.

This is your friendly reminder to try using 3-in-One Oil on all screws going into metal:

Push the ‘pin’ end of the Left Firewall Support Strut into this hole of the Left Side Panel Liner:

If you find that the strut doesn’t seem to reach the panel liner, you can squeeze the panel towards the center of the car a little and it will move into place:

Step 02

Slide the ‘hole’ end of the Right Firewall Support Strut (with the ‘R’ marking facing up) through this opening of the Firewall:

Align this end to the matching hole of the Bulkhead Frame and secure it with one (1) CM screw, as shown:

Push the ‘pin’ end of the Right Firewall Support Strut into this hole of the Right Side Panel Liner:

Thoughts

That was another quick and easy phase!

Next Up

Phase 45 – Interior: Suitcase Retain Straps/Anchor Frames