09 forester side cargo net. How to install?

caro · 09-12-2008, 01:34 PM

hi guys,

I bought side cargo net for my brand new forester. Ordered at subarupartsmall. Now that it's here, the instructions says I have to drill holes in the back of the car to install hooks. It says there's suppose to be a clear area where the holes should be drilled, but there's no such thing. What should I do?

TC2000 · 09-12-2008, 02:56 PM

Look for a dimpled or untextured area it says.. looks like pictures from an earlier version but it should be close

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Smooth · 09-12-2008, 03:03 PM

Do the '09s not have built-in anchors for these to attach to? I thought they added those to all Foresters in '06 or '07.

TC2000 · 09-12-2008, 03:15 PM

Yeah mines got hooks all over the place back there, those instructions are old. I wouldn't be surprised if it just uses the existing hooks.. now that you mention it ..

jwall · 09-12-2008, 10:06 PM

I installed the side net kit a couple weeks ago... It was pretty easy. Follow the instructions posted by TC2000. A magnified glass made finding the "dimpled, untextured area" much easier; they are pretty small - roughly in the area shown on the instructions. The plastic drills quick so go slow, a hand drill (non powered) worked well. Be sure to use the correct size drill bit size listed on the instructions.

I ended up putting it on the drivers side so I could put rechargeable items in the net and have handy access to the power outlet.

caro · 09-13-2008, 12:49 PM

Finally found the dimpled untextured area...
thanks for your help

henrylw · 09-26-2008, 06:47 AM

I'm confused about how to drill the holes. It says I need 1/2"(13mm) drill bit and 1/4"(6mm) drill bit, but the picture only shows drilling with 1/4". When do I use 1/2" drill? I could not push the mushroom anchor into panel with this small hole. Can someone input a bit more detail? Thanks a lot!

Henry

jwall · 09-26-2008, 07:47 AM

I think the 1/4 inch is just for a pilot hole. I used a 1/2 in. to drill the final hole. The net hanger fit snug in the hole. Make sure the bit is not larger than specified.

Faster · 09-26-2008, 06:54 PM

I just did mine here is a photo

They are easier to see from a side angle, not from directly on.

This is the final install of all 4

ArcadeTom · 09-26-2008, 07:09 PM

Looks good..but did you realize you're steering wheel is on the wrong side???

Just kidding...BTW, Love the pics of yours with the spoilers.

Faster · 09-26-2008, 07:40 PM

Thanks.

crash613 · 01-19-2009, 01:44 PM

1/2 inch drill bit!?!? who the heck even owns one that large? That thing is a monster. I am hoping to find a friend that has one so i don't have to go buy one.

So much for installing today.

09-12-2008, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
caro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 5 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	09 forester side cargo net. How to install? hi guys, I bought side cargo net for my brand new forester. Ordered at subarupartsmall. Now that it's here, the instructions says I have to drill holes in the back of the car to install hooks. It says there's suppose to be a clear area where the holes should be drilled, but there's no such thing. What should I do?

09-12-2008, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
TC2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delmont, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,506 Gallery: 39 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Look for a dimpled or untextured area it says.. looks like pictures from an earlier version but it should be close Free Publications > Accessory Installation Guides __________________ *2009 Forester X Premium 4EAT* Last edited by TC2000 : 09-12-2008 at 03:10 PM. Reason: changed link

09-12-2008, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smooth Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,023 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 9 / 100%	Do the '09s not have built-in anchors for these to attach to? I thought they added those to all Foresters in '06 or '07. __________________ '07 FSXT WRB ¤ protuned VF39

09-12-2008, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
TC2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delmont, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,506 Gallery: 39 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yeah mines got hooks all over the place back there, those instructions are old. I wouldn't be surprised if it just uses the existing hooks.. now that you mention it .. __________________ *2009 Forester X Premium 4EAT*

09-26-2008, 06:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
henrylw Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 24 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm confused about how to drill the holes. It says I need 1/2"(13mm) drill bit and 1/4"(6mm) drill bit, but the picture only shows drilling with 1/4". When do I use 1/2" drill? I could not push the mushroom anchor into panel with this small hole. Can someone input a bit more detail? Thanks a lot! Henry __________________ 09 FXT Limited/Michelin X-Ice Xi2

09-12-2008, 10:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwall Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 16 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I installed the side net kit a couple weeks ago... It was pretty easy. Follow the instructions posted by TC2000. A magnified glass made finding the "dimpled, untextured area" much easier; they are pretty small - roughly in the area shown on the instructions. The plastic drills quick so go slow, a hand drill (non powered) worked well. Be sure to use the correct size drill bit size listed on the instructions. I ended up putting it on the drivers side so I could put rechargeable items in the net and have handy access to the power outlet.

09-13-2008, 12:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
caro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 5 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Finally found the dimpled untextured area... thanks for your help

09-26-2008, 07:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
jwall Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 16 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think the 1/4 inch is just for a pilot hole. I used a 1/2 in. to drill the final hole. The net hanger fit snug in the hole. Make sure the bit is not larger than specified.

09-26-2008, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Faster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Coast Australia Posts: 152 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just did mine here is a photo They are easier to see from a side angle, not from directly on. This is the final install of all 4

09-26-2008, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
ArcadeTom Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arcade, Georgia Posts: 871 Gallery: 23 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Looks good..but did you realize you're steering wheel is on the wrong side??? Just kidding...BTW, Love the pics of yours with the spoilers.

09-26-2008, 07:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Faster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Coast Australia Posts: 152 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks.

01-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
crash613 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 332 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 2 / 100%	1/2 inch drill bit!?!? who the heck even owns one that large? That thing is a monster. I am hoping to find a friend that has one so i don't have to go buy one. So much for installing today.

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