Empty Support on Firewall?

[R01k]

I noticed an empty supporting base on the driver's side of the firewall. Does anyone know what is it for? Maybe for an optional accesory?

[DonHoot]

I have the same thing, so I can't be of much help!

[DonHoot]

Well over 100 people have read this and no answer yet!

[R01k]

Well over 100 people have read this and no answer yet!

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[MetroMPG]

Have you tried a Google Image search? You might get lucky and find something attached to that mount in photos.

[jid]

Guess - could it be something to do with the construction process? eg hold it on the gurney during construction/painting

[3dplane]

I looked at mine,it has the same thing. It is indeed a mount because it has a V shaped tapered track/claws to hold something.

I can only think of a couple things it could be holding. Possibly mirage manufactured for different countries with different options might either have a module(computer) like cruise control or the one with the automatic stop and go (start/stop) might have extra electronics mounted there, or some sort of fluid or vacuum tank or even a vacuum pump. (some modern vehicles I work on now have electric vacuum pump for the brake booster) Ok that is more than a couple things.

And I actually tried google image search but came up empty handed.

Hopefully someone can enlighten us with a picture or explanation.

[ahintofpepperjack]

It appears to hold wiring on the RHD models.

[Mistah JT]

Mine holds a big plastic thing.

[Ares]

Where does the tube lead to?

Doubt that it's an oil catch can.
Doubt that it's emissions related. (as US would have it)

I would have gone with the RHD reasoning - until the pix above showed up.

How about maybe it's an accessory holder for the 1L engine?