you are missing also one of these at least ( can tell the one further down )
aside the column ground reinforcement wire with it
You're very sharp-eyed! Yes, I was going to ask about that eventually. Thanks for the link - I only need one.
As for J-bolts, there are none at that point. These holes are in the metal part at the bottom of the instrument panel. I have an idea how to fix it. If it works out, I'll post my solution here. Thanks!