Net Partition in 2018 ST

yorkshire_bob · May 1, 2023

Morning, I bought a Seat net partition / dog guard from eBay but didn't check if my car had the eyelets in the headliner to attach to (see screenshot of manual below).
I could return it but would quite like to fit as I had one in a previous car and they're very useful.

Does anyone know if the eyelets can be retrofitted or what the part number is?

Not sure if this would interfere with curtain airbag as I'd be looking to fit these myself.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks!

Stringman · May 10, 2023

black_sheep said:
I think that we are in agreement, but the EKTA diagrams are not always accurate. Looks like 17A and corresponding bolt 28, hold bracket 29 in place. Then bolt 25 in to bracket 29.

Thanks.
I thought as much.
I was hoping I could make a very small hole in the headling and just bolt the hook to the mounting bracket.
Looks like I would have to find some way of securing a nut or similar to the rear of the bracket.
I will have a proper look when I run my dash cam cable.

yorkshire_bob · Jun 27, 2023

So I've just about completed this project, and to be honest it's been such a b@ll ache I almost wish I hadn't started it... But will definitely find it useful now it's done. The parts list is below, this took a few trips to the dealer as the diagram doesn't always tell you the correct number of screws etc. Refer to link below for diagram and reference numbers

cover blind for luggage compartment; shelf; retai... Leon/Leon 4 (LE) 2016 year Seat EUROPA 867095

cover blind for luggage compartment shelf retainer for trim rear lid trim panel net partition Leon/Leon 4 (LE) 2016 year Seat EUROPA 867095 spare parts

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Head liner:
27 x 2 (L & R), bracket
29 x 2 (L & R), bracket
23 x 2 (L & R), eyelet
24 x 2 (L & R), eyelet
28 x 10, screws
25 x 4, screws
26 x 4, caps
17A x 12, rivnuts (6 of which are used for the bracket below)

Seats:
20 x 2, strip
21 x 2, plate
22 x 4, screws

Brackets
15 x 2 (L & R), brace
12 x 2, rosette
16 x 4, screw
15A x 2 (L & R) brace
17 x 6, screws.

The parts came to around £220 in total (plus £70 for the net from eBay) so not cheap but I couldn't find out how much this option was from the dealers.
I'll follow up with pictures and descriptions of fitting.

black_sheep · Jun 27, 2023

yorkshire_bob said:
So I've just about completed this project, and to be honest it's been such a b@ll ache I almost wish I hadn't started it... But will definitely find it useful now it's done. The parts list is below, this took a few trips to the dealer as the diagram doesn't always tell you the correct number of screws etc. Refer to link below for diagram and reference numbers

cover blind for luggage compartment; shelf; retai... Leon/Leon 4 (LE) 2016 year Seat EUROPA 867095

cover blind for luggage compartment shelf retainer for trim rear lid trim panel net partition Leon/Leon 4 (LE) 2016 year Seat EUROPA 867095 spare parts

seat.7zap.com

Head liner:
27 x 2 (L & R), bracket
29 x 2 (L & R), bracket
23 x 2 (L & R), eyelet
24 x 2 (L & R), eyelet
28 x 10, screws
25 x 4, screws
26 x 4, caps
17A x 12, rivnuts (6 of which are used for the bracket below)

Seats:
20 x 2, strip
21 x 2, plate
22 x 4, screws

Brackets
15 x 2 (L & R), brace
12 x 2, rosette
16 x 4, screw
15A x 2 (L & R) brace
17 x 6, screws.

The parts came to around £220 in total (plus £70 for the net from eBay) so not cheap but I couldn't find out how much this option was from the dealers.
I'll follow up with pictures and descriptions of fitting.

You probably didn't want to know it was £165 option.

In my opinion it should be standard on all estate cars for safety - I don't know how manufacturers can claim boot capacity without it.

yorkshire_bob · Jun 27, 2023

black_sheep said:
You probably didn't want to know it was £165 option.

In my opinion it should be standard on all estate cars for safety - I don't know how manufacturers can claim boot capacity without it.

Haha thanks, was genuinely curious... Totally agree it should be standard, couldn't have made the trip to Germany without it in my last estate.

yorkshire_bob · Jun 27, 2023

To attach the two braces (15) that the net sits on with the rear seats in place:
Pull the rear seats forward and pull to release the clips holding the trim piece as shown in the first photo. The piece remains attached at the bottom as to remove it requires removal of the rear seats.
Next undo the two torx screws circled in photo 2, and pull away the trim to reveal the seatbelt guide. Again this panel is not removed entirely as it is attached to the seat release cables.
Remove the two screws and seatbelt guide in photo 3 to reveal the holes for securing the brace to the car (non threaded, as in photo 4).
The brace sits under the bodywork with the screws securing it from above, photo 5.
Reattach the seatbelt guide, which has recesses on the underside to accommodate the new screw heads.
Next insert 3 rivnuts into the holes indicated in photo 5.
The support brace is secured as shown in photo 6, screwing into the rivnuts.
Push out the tab (photo 7) to allow the brace to poke through, and reattach the trim panel using clips and screws. Make sure the tabs are pushed behind the carpet (photo 8). Now push in the other trim piece, making sure it's behind the door seal.
Push on the rubber cover in photo 9.
The right side is easier as there is no 12v supply, I found I had to unplug and thread the wire behind the support brace to make it fit, along with the cable for seat back release.

yorkshire_bob · Jun 27, 2023

To fit the eyelets to the roof liner:
Remove rear grab handles by popping off the cover and releasing with a flat blade screwdriver.
Pull down edge of headliner to gain access.
Assembly for the front ones, secured by 2 screws into the roof of the car in photo 1. Rear ones secured by 3 rivnuts into the roof of the car in photo 2. (Note they are upside down in the pictures compared with how they go on the car).
To cut the holes I used a pointed craft knife. On the back of the headliner there are raised ridges where the holes would be from the factory. I poked a hole in each corner and then cut out from the front. It doesn't have to be perfect as the eyelet has a good lip which will hide the hole.
The front brackets sit above the curtain airbag and screw directly to the roof with no rivnuts needed (2 screws). I cut the hole first to allow me to see what I was doing. Got them finger tight then could get a small ratchet in there to tighten (screw visible above airbag in photo 4)
For rear ones you need to press 3 rivnuts into the roof, I used the ones that came with my gun as they were easier to press with the head liner in place (photo 5)
Screw on the bracket, then attach the eyelets with the torx bolts and cover with the caps.
The head liner does crease but they soon disappear, a steamer would help if these persist.

To attach the plates to the back of the seats I offered up using the net as a guide, and drilled small holes for the two bolts on each plate to go through. It wasn't very secure so I think they will have inserted something into the seat if factory fitted. I ended up using epoxy glue and now it's rock solid. View attachment 37285