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T.1.2.1 A free internal cross section to allow the template shown below to pass through must be maintained through the cockpit.
Template maximum thickness: 7 mm
T.1.2.2 Conduct of the test. The template:
a. Will be held vertically and inserted into the cockpit opening rearward of the rearmost portion of the steering column.
b. Will then be passed horizontally through the cockpit to a point 100 mm rearwards of the face of the rearmost pedal when in the inoperative position
c. May be moved vertically inside the cockpit
T.1.2.3 During this test:
a. If the pedals are adjustable, they must be in their most forward position.
b. The steering wheel may be removed
c. Padding may be removed if it can be easily removed without the use of tools with the driver in the seat
d. The seat and any seat insert(s) that may be used must remain in the cockpit
e. Cables, wires, hoses, tubes, etc. must not impede the template
f. The steering column may pass through the 50 mm wide center band of the template. The column includes the shaft, couplings and rotating components, but not any fixed supports.
For ease of use, the template may contain a full or partial slot in the shaded area shown on the figure