OK I went ahead and completed the mesh install using McMaster Carr's mesh. Awesome and easy!
Black plastic mesh purchased here for cheap:
McMaster Carr plastic mesh 0.26" x 0.26"
You only need 1 foot, but get 2 ft in case you mess up... this stuff is cheap!
1. Open hood.
2. Remove top plastic cover (~ 8 clips or so).
3. Cut the mesh to 8" x 32".
4. Open up 2 spots on the mesh so the bottom clips of the grill can be used to attach it. (approx 25 1/2 inches apart, maybe 26 inches.)
5. Remove the 2 clips at the bottom of grill, and put mesh in place, then put clips through mesh onto bumper base.
6. Use black zipties to contour/attach the mesh in place.
7. Replace top cover.
Total cost would about $8 shipped for the mesh and 45 mins install time.
Pics:
8x32 mesh cut to size:
open section for clip (closeup). Approx 25 1/2 inches apart, maybe 26 inches.
Top view, mesh fastened by clip
Zipties all around
All done
Can't see it
