S40 V40 Cars: Help with random plastic thingy?

[tim2001]

Hi first let me say a big thank you to all contributors here, I use this site for the excellent advice it offers.

I was removing the fascia under the steering wheel to replace a fuse when this random plastic piece dropped out. I cannot find anywhere where it should attach and wondered if anyone could help me out?

See attached pics
Thanks in advance
Tim

[mike1950]

Rotate 90 degrees to the right so as the "V" piece at the bottom is facing you.
This "V piece is a clip to support the rear of the bottom felt under fascia which clips with the 2 upper plastic clips to the plastic under steering wheel fascia which you have removed.
Look up at where the brake pedal rubber bellows is attached to the firewall with a square plate. There is a nut and bolt at each corner.
The tube part pushes onto the bottom right bolt.

[mike1950]

Amend that.
Looking up from inside it would be bottom left bolt.
Remembered this morning that I was upside down when I noticed this,if you were also then left would be your right,hope that's cleared it up for you.Unless of course you have a car built for one of those odd places like France that drive on the wrong side of the road then left would be right.
So that's simple then----next time just throw it in the bin.

[druid]

Same bit had me foxed for a while but if you look at the carpet you will see the flat spot where it's slotted on. The other end just hangs from a bolt when the carpet is fitted.

[gatos]

See photo here:



The (yellow circle) part of the carpet/insulation cover, slots at the (green circled) bit

[V40T4R]

My P1 V40 doesn't have that carpet....should it have? Sorry for hijacking!

[druid]

Originally Posted by V40T4R

My P1 V40 doesn't have that carpet....should it have? Sorry for hijacking!

Yes. It should but....
.

[gatos]

Yes it should