Inside The Trunk.

[ctrcbob]

Had to clean out the trunk as I am getting ready to take another trip, this time up to Penfield, NY and then to Lake George, NY. Removed all "stuff" and stowed them in two bags, (one for things I use often, and the other for "stuff" that I seldom use, but nice to have when needed.

1. Removed the trunk liner and washed it off with soap and water.
2. Lifted the trunk cover. What a great idea. There is a plastic "hook" that clips into a holder in the bottom of the cover. Unsnap the hook from the clip, then place the hook on the upper edge of trunk. This holds the cover open. (I just love that the hook has its own snap in place when not in use).
3. Love that the battery in trunk has its own vent tube, that vents out through the bottom of trunk.
4. They even thought of adding a foam spacer on the bottom of the cover, that lays on top of the battery, to keep the cover from falling down into the battery.
5. Took spare and jack out, just to see how they are stowed, and how they work, if ever needed.

Closed everything up, placed trunk liner back in place.

One question though. What is the purpose of the square metal "D-Ring" on each side of the inside of the trunk? Only thing I can figure is that you can strap things between the two rings. Other than that, I have no idea.

 

[Nabber]

One question though. What is the purpose of the square metal "D-Ring" on each side of the inside of the trunk? Only thing I can figure is that you can strap things between the two rings. Other than that, I have no idea.

Is that where the net installs? Mine is attached at four points but I can't take a look at the moment so I'm not sure.

 

[ctrcbob]

No, the net attaches to pegs, just inside the trunk. (I forgot to mention that I removed the net before I removed the trunk liner. The "D-Rings" are halfway into the trunk, along both edges. No idea what they are for. I've spread a couple bungie cords across the trunk, between the two "D-Rings", to hold "stuff" into the rear of the trunk, and to keep that "stuff" from sliding around.

Another nice touch that I forgot to mention, is that the battery has little handles that fold down into the top of the battery. Makes it easier to remove the battery when needed. I guess this is a very special battery, as it has an unusual shape, plus it also had the area for the vent hose to connect.

 

[CanukV6]

Another nice touch that I forgot to mention, is that the battery has little handles that fold down into the top of the battery. Makes it easier to remove the battery when needed. I guess this is a very special battery, as it has an unusual shape, plus it also had the area for the vent hose to connect.

Unusual yes, but not uncommon. My '89 BMW whose battery is also in the trunk has the same design as does our '93 BMW Wagon that has the battery under the rear seat! Interstate make a direct replacement. Due to the 'remote' battery location these battery's are larger with higher cranking amps to reduce power losses through the longer cables to the starter motor.

 

[Calvin]

The "D" rings are for installing the cargo net as a hold down. You can also install the cargo net doubled up as a catch net for groceries etc at the trunk openning. The pictures below are not the greatest but you get the idea. I have installed two nets and both are installed in the pictures.

 

[ctrcbob]

Calvin,

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Never dawned on me to use the net as a "hold down" net. Yes, I have the net already installed in the "regular" position, as shown in your photo. (Now I may have to get myself another net to install in the hold down position).

 

[Calvin]

Glad to help Bob!

 

[Gimli]

Calvin,

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Never dawned on me to use the net as a "hold down" net. Yes, I have the net already installed in the "regular" position, as shown in your photo. (Now I may have to get myself another net to install in the hold down position).

You can use one net to perform both duties by using all six net loops on all six anchor points. The net would sit in an "L" shaped form, from the "D" shaped hooks to the round attachment points on either sides of the lid opening, with the middle loops hooked on the small plastic hooks on the floor below the lid opening.

 

[ctrcbob]

You can use one net to perform both duties by using all six net loops on all six anchor points. The net would sit in an "L" shaped form, from the "D" shaped hooks to the round attachment points on either sides of the lid opening, with the middle loops hooked on the small plastic hooks on the floor below the lid opening.

I may just give this a try. Am leaving for Penfield (Rochester) next week and will have lots of "stuff" in the trunk.