mbrauner22
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Hello all! I recently purchased the trunk cargo hooks to install in my new 2016 EX-T only to come home and find out I need a super special tool that only Honda has to install it. Major bummer. But, with a little bit of thinking, I found a work around that only takes a few minutes and totally disregards using the stupid rivet nut....
First, the part number
Next, the tools I used
Pictured are the hardware that comes with the hook (rivet nut, 10mm nut, small washer, large washer, crush washer, 10mm bolt) I used a socket wrench, an extension, a 10mm shallow socket and a 10mm ratcheting wrench. Not pictured is my dremmel.
Next, locate the mounting spot.
The hole with the smaller hole on the left is the "correct" place to mount the hook, but we will not be using that one. Instead, we will use the single hole to the right of them.
This is the way we will be able to access the other side of the hole to put the 10mm nut provided.
This is the cargo hook. Notice that little nub that sticks out from the base? That little bugger needs to disappear. When using the "correct" way, that nub locks into that smaller second hole to prevent the hook from spinning, even though if you tighten it down enough, it really won't.
After using my dremmel to cut and smooth down that nub, this is how it should look. We need a somewhat flat surface since we won't be using that second hole.
Now, with that out of the way, we can proceed to the next step.
Take the provided 10mm nut and put it in the 10mm wrench. I used a small slice of tape to keep it from falling out or moving while getting the nut into the spot we need it to be in.
Next, maneuver the wrench with the nut attached in that big cut out to place the nut directly over the hole we use now use. It is a tight fit, but it works.
Get the bolt ready - crush washer then small washer.
Put the bolt in the hook and get ready to tighten down.
Tightening down.
All completed! Use the same steps for both sides, if you want to use two hooks.
Hope everyone has an easy time doing this. Total time was probably 15 minutes.
Thanks for reading!
Mike
First, the part number
Next, the tools I used
Pictured are the hardware that comes with the hook (rivet nut, 10mm nut, small washer, large washer, crush washer, 10mm bolt) I used a socket wrench, an extension, a 10mm shallow socket and a 10mm ratcheting wrench. Not pictured is my dremmel.
Next, locate the mounting spot.
The hole with the smaller hole on the left is the "correct" place to mount the hook, but we will not be using that one. Instead, we will use the single hole to the right of them.
This is the way we will be able to access the other side of the hole to put the 10mm nut provided.
This is the cargo hook. Notice that little nub that sticks out from the base? That little bugger needs to disappear. When using the "correct" way, that nub locks into that smaller second hole to prevent the hook from spinning, even though if you tighten it down enough, it really won't.
After using my dremmel to cut and smooth down that nub, this is how it should look. We need a somewhat flat surface since we won't be using that second hole.
Now, with that out of the way, we can proceed to the next step.
Take the provided 10mm nut and put it in the 10mm wrench. I used a small slice of tape to keep it from falling out or moving while getting the nut into the spot we need it to be in.
Next, maneuver the wrench with the nut attached in that big cut out to place the nut directly over the hole we use now use. It is a tight fit, but it works.
Get the bolt ready - crush washer then small washer.
Put the bolt in the hook and get ready to tighten down.
Tightening down.
All completed! Use the same steps for both sides, if you want to use two hooks.
Hope everyone has an easy time doing this. Total time was probably 15 minutes.
Thanks for reading!
Mike
