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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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I found this bracket in the storage compartment of an 82. What is it and where does it belong?
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I found this bracket in the storage compartment of an 82. What is it and where does it belong?
Mounts steering column to the firewall (engine compartment)
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I found this bracket in the storage compartment of an 82. What is it and where does it belong?
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It holds the lockout cable running to the transmission. If correctly installed with cable you can not remove your keys until the car is either in park for a A/T with the steering wheel locked or in reverse for manual.
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Also holds a clutch return spring on a 4 speed car,,
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