It's been a while since I've messed with the original engine/configuration, but I'm pretty sure that the bundle of brown wires is supposed to go from...
I think this is "overthinking" but if you're really worried about it, just go by the owner's manual: "Turn off the engine and wait five minutes. Pull...
If the actual piece is sagging because the carboard material is old, you straighten it out and lay fiberglass over it, just keep it straight while it...
Went through this last year or so. No real way to easily check it to be sure, as far as I know, without removing the cover and looking at the timing...