Rich,
The key word in life is "Simplicity".
I just for the life of me can't figure why anyone would cage the heater
cover, around the rear outlet.
And sometimes things do get a bit butchered when trying to get access to
an inaccessible area, but in this instance I believe that no structural
harm is done.
I'll try anything once ( almost anything ) :>)
Later,

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Terry 85 GL