FX3D Honda S2000 Mud Guards Installation Guide
- June 14, 2024
- FX3D
Table of Contents
Honda S2000 Mud Guards
INSTALLATION GUIDE
HONDA S2000 (2000-09)
MUD GUARDS
Questions?
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
What’s in the package?
A. Front mud guard (x2)
B. Rear mud guard (x2)
C. #8 x 3/4” (19mm) Phillips flat head screw (x2)
D. Spring type u-nut #8 (x2)
E. Strip of 3M VHB double sided tape (x2)
A B
Required tools
• Phillips screwdriver or drill with Phillips head
• Degreaser agent (rubbing or isopropyl alcohol) and soft cloth
• Car Jack
• Wheel nuts removing socket and wrench
• Heat gun or air-dryer
FRONT MUD GUARDS INSTALL
Tips before the installation
- Our mud guards should be installed with the logo facing the rear of the car
- They can be adjusted to poke out more or less depending on your personal preference
A. Turn your vehicle’s front wheels as much as possible to allow access to the 2 factory fender liner screws.
B. Remove both screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.
A. Grab the front mud flap (FX3D logo should be facing the rear of the car).
B. Put one of the screws through the upper hole and screw it back on the fender liner. Don’t tighten all the way to allow for later adjustment.
C. Put the other screw through the lower slotted hole of the mud flap and into the fender liner bracket.
D. Adjust the mud flap to desired position and tighten the screw.
E. Fully tighten the upper screw
REAR MUD GUARDS INSTALL – 1/2
Tips before the installation
The rear mud guards installation requires to drill a hole in the bumper for optimal rigidity.
If you prefer not drilling the bumper, you can use the supplied double sided tape instead. Make sure to properly clean and prepare the surface. The 3M VHB tape requires to sit for 24h for superior bonding.
A. Jack you car up so you can remove the rear wheel and gain access to the bumper bolt.
B. Using alcohol or a good degreaser agent, thoroughly clean the bumper inner lip with a clean cloth. This step is crucial for good adhesion of the 3M VHB tape.
A. Grab the rear mud flap (FX3D logo should be facing the rear of the car).
B. Put the factory screw through the hole that corresponds to the car chassis. AP1 for 2000-03 AP2 for 2004-09
C. Screw it back on the bumper but don’t tighten it all the way to allow for later adjustment. The mud flap should be able to rotate freely.
REAR MUD GUARDS INSTALL – 2/2
A. Rotate the mud guard roughly into position and mark the spot where the lower hole aligns with the bumper.
B. Grab one of the supplied spring u-nuts(D) and slightly pry it open to facilitate the installation and avoid scratching the paint.
B. Slide the u-nut on the bumper inner lip (flat side towards the front) making sure it lines up with the lower hole of the mud guard.
C. Grab one strip of the supplied 3M VHB double sided tape(E). Cut the tape and place a strip above the u-nut and one under it. Heating the bumper with a heat gun prior to installing the tape will improve adhesion.
D. Make sure that the side of the mud guard that will be in contact with the double sided tape is clean. You can use the same degreasing agent used for the bumper.
A. Double check the alignment of the mud flap and u-nut hole. Slightly move the mud guard from left to right and decide on its final positioning.
B. Remove the tape red backing. Make sure not to touch the tape with the mud guard until you are certain on the final position.
C. Grab one of the supplied self tapping screw(C) and place it in the lower hole making sure it’s aligned with the u-nut. Use a drill or screwdriver to tap it into place. Don’t over tighten.
D. Apply some pressure against the mud flap to make sure the tape adheres properly to both the bumper and flap.
E. Fully tighten the upper screw