Here we go with Session 10:

Since my balljoints are screwed I decided to get inside and work on the wiring. I want to start prepping for the interior paint.

Started with this:





First I removed the radio antenna since my hatch has a giga mp3 player



Then it was time to remove the clips that hold the fuel pump, optional rear speakers, and seat belt warning wires. Never did figure out how to properly remove them, but the panel tool got them out (some in pieces):



Is it ok if I remove the seatbelt wiring? I'm actually just going to hide it when I reloom the wiring inside. I put the seat belt on without thinking so I don't need the indicator on the cluster.



4 screws hold the fuel pump cover:



Once removed disconnect the 2 harnesses:



Using the butt end of a screwdriver push the grommet out:



It started raining so I put some dirty parts outside for a free wash:



Washer screwed on the seat belt. Don't plan to use them again so it's all good:



Onto the parking brake. Pretty straight forward to remove:



I'm a picture whore so here is a close-up of the e-brake indicator wire:





At each end is tape that you can slit:



Then you split 'er open:



Once you remove both harness covers you'll have some red clips left behind. The panel tool pulled these out without damaging them (yeah the ones I won't need)



Got to remove the rest of the center console:



Disgusting ECU holder. I'll have to clean that up if I am to reuse it:



Reminder to get some more dry ice:



Got to see about removing the right stalk since I won't have a wiper system:



Bag of gold:



The gold:



About ready to sand for paint. Still got to get the glue on the floorboard up:





I couldn't work in the back area of the car because the rain was blowing into the garage. Shouldn't take too long to remove the rear hatch wiring:



Basically that is 6 weeks of work above for me. I work a lot of hours and take LOTS of pics so I'm not getting too much done. Plus I don't even have the K20 yet, weather is too cold to paint..... so it's all good

I have enjoyed the build so far and can't wait until I get to work on her again