Land Rover Cargo Barrier

I just obtained an Autosafe cargo barrier as a used item. Thanks to theyabbyman I have the install instructions, BUT not the 'plates on wire'. I tried to install the brackets above the rear door but it is impossible to hold a standard M10 nut behind the bodywork while inserting the bolt and bracket. Can anyone suggest a way to do that? Or provide some details of what 'plates on wire' is? I considered a nutsert but I'm sure a bolt is required for strength. Thanks!

I welded a nut to a plate and tech screwed that in place, like a crude rivnut alternative.

It is called a captive nut.
I will post a photo of the part on Sunday.
best. Jeffoir.

I managed to get the Autosafe barrier installed today. I wrapped an M10 'whiz' nut with thin coat hanger wire very tightly (twisted on with pliers) and managed to guide the nut over the required hole, with the bracket taped to the head lining, and carefully started the bolt through the bracket, head lining, body sheet metal and finally into the 'tethered' nut. To my surprise this worked and I was able to tighten the bolt down and wiggle the wire off the bolt.

Thanks for the replies. I'm very happy with the result. I have Tuffant wheels piled into the back ready for fresh rubber tomorrow.

Two tips. 1. Do the final tightening of the barrier with the 2nd row seats up (else you may find the barrier prevents the seat back locking up). 2. You can retain the 2 forward tie downs and original bolts where the lower supports bolt to the floor - just cut off the small tab that orients the tie down and install the bracket under the tie down.

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Originally Posted by ScottLS

I managed to get the Autosafe barrier installed today. I wrapped an M10 'whiz' nut with thin coat hanger wire very tightly (twisted on with pliers) and managed to guide the nut over the required hole, with the bracket taped to the head lining, and carefully started the bolt through the bracket, head lining, body sheet metal and finally into the 'tethered' nut. To my surprise this worked and I was able to tighten the bolt down and wiggle the wire off the bolt.

Thanks for the replies. I'm very happy with the result. I have Tuffant wheels piled into the back ready for fresh rubber tomorrow.

Two tips. 1. Do the final tightening of the barrier with the 2nd row seats up (else you may find the barrier prevents the seat back locking up). 2. You can retain the 2 forward tie downs and original bolts where the lower supports bolt to the floor - just cut off the small tab that orients the tie down and install the bracket under the tie down.

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Scott, I am interested in the Auto safe barrier. Does the frame below the barrier extend vertically to the floor or does it follow the angle of the rear seats?

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Originally Posted by Sandy

Scott, I am interested in the Auto safe barrier. Does the frame below the barrier extend vertically to the floor or does it follow the angle of the rear seats?

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It follows the angle of the seats quite closely. I adjusted the fore/aft position of the frame with the seats up and the frame touching the back of the seats. Here are some pics.
Attachment 179727Attachment 179723Attachment 179726Attachment 179725Attachment 179724

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Originally Posted by ScottLS

It follows the angle of the seats quite closely. I adjusted the fore/aft position of the frame with the seats up and the frame touching the back of the seats. Here are some pics.
Attachment 179727Attachment 179723Attachment 179726Attachment 179725Attachment 179724

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Thanks very much for the photos Scott. Really good to get some visual aids