Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002 - 2000 TA: Can you tell me what I broke?

I was unscrewing the connection circled in yellow and the piece marked by a red arrow fell down on to my splash guard as I finally popped the bolt loose.

Any idea what this is?

http://i.imgur.com/MhJWB.jpg

Welcome to LS1tech!

Hood height adjuster.

hood height adjuster/stopper in your hand, but it shouldnt have been on the bolt for the power from battery to fuse/relay center...

Thanks for the welcome Paul.

I agree that it shouldn't have anything to do with the aux power. My guess is that it was already broken and when the bolt finally gave, it came loose. Thank you both for enlightening me. It will go on my list of things to fix once I'm done with this project.

I only wish that when I break parts, it would be that simple.

I only wish that when I break parts, it would be that simple. LoL! me too,hey paul i like the sleek beak sleeper look on your t/a

Sorry to bring this thread back but does anyone know the part number for this item? Apparently it's looking like I need to buy one for each side now.

10413888

10413888

You're a saint. Thanks!! I definitely would have had a hard time finding this "bumper".

http://www.classicindustries.com/firebird/parts/g3673.html

http://www.classicindustries.com/firebird/parts/g3673.html

Thanks! I went ahead and placed my order here. The other places I was looking at didn't really have a clear picture of the bumper.