DIY: OEM Cargo net and Trunk Tray

[r3v]

I know this seems like a lame DIY, but I have to say that the cargo net has turned out to be one of the most annoying mods I’ve performed thus far, so I figured you should all know what you are getting into if you purchase one.
Honda’s list of tools required:

• Flat-tip screwdriver
• Rivnut tool
• Allen wrench
• 19 mm and 27 mm wrench
• Utility knife
• Felt-tip pen
• Drill
• 3 mm, 5.5 mm, and 9 mm Drill bits
• Center-punch
• Clip remover
• Eye protection

Tools that I could not easily obtain plus alternative options.

• Rivnut tool—(thank you, thank you, Gone! You are fantastic!) DIY: Rivnut puller for install of trunk Cargo Net
• Metric drill bits—I tried with a conversion chart, but indeed up drilling slowly with a tapering bit
• Center-punch—a nail works just fine
• Clip remover—well-placed screw drivers

Cargo net install kit comes with:

• the net
• six anchors--two of which are a different size
• six bolts (You will screw the bolts into the anchors before you start)
• two rivnuts
• and a template

First, you remove your trunk fabric. All of the clips will be simple except for two closest to the spare tire compartment. You will need to pry these off gently with screwdrivers.

Next, you widen the two upper holes in the trunk sides. You are supposed to use a 9mm drill bit for this, but you can use one of these if you are careful:

Paint the holes with touch-up paint, then install the rivnuts using the "proper" tool, or Gone's invention.

Now, you place the trunk lining back and lay the template out to mark your holes.

You can use a nail to poke through the fabric and mark the metal beneath. lift the fabric and use a 1/8th drill bit to start your four holes. Move up to a 7/32 bit.
Place all the fabric back and screw in your six anchors:

Put all the trunk brackets back into the fabric.
Cut four holes in your tray.

Attach the net vertically or horizontally and you are ready to buy groceries and .

[SiNISTER SiNDY]

Nice DIY! It really does seem like a hell of alot of work for the net though...

[Nomar06]

Nice write up....

[r3v]

Originally Posted by SiNISTER SiNDY

Nice DIY! It really does seem like a hell of alot of work for the net though...

Exactly! That same night, we also installed a forge bypass valve on a Mazdaspeed 3. That took fifteen minutes. The net took over an hour.

[MannyP305]

Originally Posted by SiNISTER SiNDY

Nice DIY! It really does seem like a hell of alot of work for the net though...

Yea for real.....i wanted one but fcukk it now...

[GeezerSi]

Well done!

[jrMartinez24]

nice DIY

[SiNISTER SiNDY]

Originally Posted by r3v

Exactly! That same night, we also installed a forge bypass valve on a Mazdaspeed 3. That took fifteen minutes. The net took over an hour.

Gotta love honda, lol. I remember my Jetta had preinstalled hooks in the trunk to latch the cargo net to. I guess since the Si is only 20k instead of 21k they decided not to go that route, lol.

[0720Steve]

[Ineed6speed]

Nice DIY...and no offense, but why would someone need this DIY if the net comes with instructions? All you did was re-post them.

[0720Steve]

most of the honda accessories come with instructions. sometimes it is easier to hop on here and see actual pics and a write up/walkthrough. indeed, she kind of did re-post the instructions. but if it helps one other person out there do their install then it was a success.

[r3v]

Originally Posted by Ineed6speed

Nice DIY...and no offense, but why would someone need this DIY if the net comes with instructions? All you did was re-post them.

Yea, but you have to purchase the net to obtain the instructions. I figure everyone should be warned what they are getting into when they casually purchase one! I absolutely did not expect it to involve all this.

Plus, the instructions don't mention anything about removing the trunk lining.

[Zeuceone]

good job. nice shoes

[lovecheese]

Where's the breaks and beer?

[High Revs Si]

Where's the DIY on purchasing those shoes?

[jasongg06]

nice diy!! however i don't want to hassle with the rivet thing so i'm just going to buy the parts online and have a dealer install the cargo net. Thanks!!

[KMM]

ooooh aaaah nice...

mmm cute girls with power tools *drools*

[jrMartinez24]

how do you know she's cute with all that hair in her face

[BioHazard]

could have been cousin it. (Addams family)

[KMM]

Originally Posted by jrMartinez24

how do you know she's cute with all that hair in her face

well she has really nice hair yes but I just know ok