1964 Dodge Dart replace steering column seal

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So what's going to happen when I pull these three bolts? Do they thread into the firewall?
Yes they thread into the firewall when you loosen them up make sure to loosen them up then tighten them up again. Do the same for all 3 because mine were rusted pretty bad and I ended up breaking where the screws bolt into on the other side of the firewall in the engine bay.. Mine needed to be welded on but I lost the two pieces. A lesson well learned.
Now I need to find me a square nut that will take bolts big enough to secure them and the column seal in place, then tac weld them in.