Cargo net installed pictures or info?

Psion · Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 23

I've searched but could not find any information :crazy:

I was wondering if anyone has or can take pics of their installed cargo net.

It seems fairly simple from the pics that I see on ebay and scion's site, but it's hard to see where the hooks are installed on the car (replacing the screws close to the cargo cover or actual drilling into the plastic :nails: ?)

I have an Acura TL's cargo net that I've been able to use on my other cars (universal fitment I guess?) and would like to save some $$ and use that instead :nails:

Any information is greatly appreciated! :bow:

haskovec · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Dallas, TX

I actually have the cargo net that I ordered I haven't installed it yet. I am ordering a drill this week so I should be doing the install soon.

Psion · Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 23

haskovec wrote: I actually have the cargo net that I ordered I haven't installed it yet. I am ordering a drill this week so I should be doing the install soon.

Now that you mentioned, it does appear that the 'hook' did not appear to have replaced the screw that sits right below the cargo cover line...

Please do share with us your experience and pics :pray:

anrque · Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Oregon

I was working on the install earlier, until the battery ran out on my drill. (hasn't been charged in a while, enough for ONE hole...) The problem I'm finding, is not the drilling. A newish 1/4" bit did the trick after drilling a tiny pilot hole with my smallest bit. The problem I have is following the directions "using a Philips head screwdriver, remove the screw from the panel (Fig 1-4)" Whatever screw backing the Toyota folks used for the screw to grab onto so it doesn't pull out is spinning along with the screw, meaning its turning but NOT unthreading itself. Without removing the screw I cannot pry up the panel enough to get the mounting stud in place. I removed the pop-off panel for tail light bulb replacement and can feel the backing turning with my fingers but I can't get a pair of pliers in the tight space. Bummer since I have now drilled two holes...

GeoUSA · Posted: 8/10/08 4:20PM Post subject:

I will take a photo of my install and post tomorrow. The net ends up being installed really close to the rear hatch when it's down. The bottom of the net also clips into the existing metal fasteners on the floor. Drilling went well. Removing the right plastic inside passenger side panel went well. On the driver side I encountered the same problem as anrgue. I ended up being able to reach around with my finger and insert the backing of the plastic clip even without removing the driver side body panel. My trick was to place a small piece of double sided tape on the tip of my index finger and stick the faster on my finger tip and feed it into place from behind through the door that provides access to change the taillight bulb.

oboogie · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 184

I bought mine from TDSparks, then took it to my dealer and had them install it for $20. Totally worth it.

GeoUSA · Posted: 8/11/08 3:28PM Post subject:

$20 is not a bad price for install by the dealer. It's not a difficult install except for the one panel with the stubborn screw I encountered. There's the area with my stubborn screw. The screw is in the circular hole and should easily unscrew so you can remove that panel to insert the backing for the plastic clip to screw onto. I overcame by becoming rubber man and reaching through the brakelight access door.

I thought about saving the net from my Sonata. However, the clips would not have worked and it would have been too wide. The pockets are cool, but I would rather have a net that completely crossed the width of the car. Note: the net does not continue behind the pocket area on the left. :wink:

oboogie · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 184

I didn't want to have to drill into my panels, so $20 was well worth it for me.

Psion · Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 23

thanks for all the replies fellas!

wow...much more work then I expected....maybe spending the $20 is a good idea....

anrque · Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Oregon

Okay, I finally felt that I had left this project unfinished long enough. I was having trouble with the spinning fastener so I removed the tail lamp access door and found the back of the fitting. Both my fingers and latex rubber gloves were too smooth to grab onto the fitting so I applied a wrap of duct tape, sticky side out, around my index finger. Then I jammed it next to the fitting. Instead of using a screw driver, I used my battery powered drill set to reverse. THIS got the screw to back out.
After that, it was just follow the supplied directions. Pry out panel, slip in stud and thread on the fitting.
Refastening the screw was the same as loosening. I had to wedge my sticky finger up against the fitting anchor so the screw would thread itself in.
I like the result but the design and execution leaves much to be desired. Thanks Toyota!

GeoUSA · Posted: 9/4/08 7:18AM Post subject:

Good tip on using a "wad" of duct tape back there to grab the loose connector on the back of the screw. Since we both encountered this, I suspect others will experience it too.