How do you get behind the firewall?

[Dreadl0ck]

There are some bolts that goes through the firewall that I need to tighten up - but how are you supposed to get to them? They're located pretty far up on the firewall, so it seems that I need to rip some of the dash to get to them from the inside - or are there any smarter ways?

 

[TekHousE]

What car? Which side, etc. etc.

 

[69Bee]

Really small midgets work well in that situation. If you can't find any, you will have to do it yourself, laying on your back, and a very flexible arm.

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, not fun at all...

 

[Bb70charger500]

Yeah need to know what your working on, ny charger had bolts with nuts on it I went threw the cowl (under plastic grates ) . On most all cars it is very easy to pull the dash if need be ,but see if you have the removable grate first you might get lucky.good luck

 

[69roadr]

if you're talking about the master cylinder nuts on the inside of the car, 3 of them are fairly easy to get at. it's the upper right one that will be your biggest hurdle. use a 1/2" combination wrench on that one. you will be only able to turn a little at a time.

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Take out the front seat so you are not twisted like a pretzel.......................................MO

 

[Dreadl0ck]

It's a 1969 Roadrunner. It's the bolts to the alternator resistor that sits on the passenger side of the wiper motor. Since I have a new alternator in - I don't need it so I was thinking I'd put my oil catch can on that bolt.

Do you get which on I mean or should I head out to the garage to take some pictures?

 

[YY1]

The voltage regulator?

Did you install an alternator with one built in?

Those bolts just go into the sheet metal. No nuts behind.

 

[Dreadl0ck]

Yea, the regulator. Thanks. My car has it bolted from the inside with something that looks like a newer bolt. Can't figure out how to get in there though :/

And yes - the alternator has one built in.