FX3D FK8 Honda Civic Mud Guards Installation Guide
- June 14, 2024
- FX3D
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Honda Civic Type R (2017-21)
MUD GUARDS
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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
What’s in the package
A. Front mud guard (x2)
B. Rear mud guard (x2)
C. #10 x 1/2” (15mm) Truss head screw (x2)
D. #10 u-nut (x2)
E. #8 x 3/4” (19mm) self tapping screw (x2)
F. #8 spring u-nut (x2)
G. Strip of 3M VHB double sided tape (x2)
Required tools
- Phillips screwdriver or drill with Phillips head
- Push type fasteners removal tool or flat head screwdriver
- Degreaser agent (Ex: isopropyl alcohol, dish soap) and soft cloth
- Car Jack
- Wheel nuts removing socket and wrench
- Heat gun or air dryer
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 fender liner screws/clips.
B. Remove the 3 Phillips head screws and the plastic clip indicated on
the image. To remove the clip, push the middle pin completely and use the
appropriate clip removing tool to pry it out of the fender.
A. Pull on the fender liner to expose the fender tab.
B. Grab one of the provided u-nut(D) and screw(C) that came in the front
mud guards package.
C. Slightly pry open the u-nut to facilitate the installation and avoid
scratching the paint.
D. Slide the u-nut on the fender tab making sure that the flat face is
facing towards you.
A. Grab the front mud flap (FX3D logo should be facing the rear of the
car).
B. Put one of the provided screw(C) through the upper hole and screw it
into the fender liner as shown on the image. Don’t tighten all the way to
allow for later adjustment.
C. Install the 3 factory screws through the mud guard holes and into
their original spot.
D. Adjust the mud flap to the desired position and fully tighten all
screws.
E. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the other side of the car.
We provide size #8 self tapping screws in order to provide a secure
installation while not leaving a noticeable hole in the diffuser inner lip if
you ever remove our mud guards. 3M VHB double sided tape can also be used
instead.
A. Jack you car up so you can remove the rear wheel and gain access to
the bumper inner lip.
B. Remove the lower factory screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
C. Grab the rear mud flap (FX3D logo should be facing the rear of the
car).
D. Put the factory screw through the upper hole and screw it back into
the bumper as shown on the image. Don’t tighten fully to allow the mud guard
to rotate freely.
A. Rotate the mud guard to align the lower hole with the middle of the
diffuser inner lip.
B. Mark the spot with a marker pen.
A. Grab one supplied spring u-nut(F) and slightly pry it open to ease
installation.
B. Slide it on the diffuser inner lip making sure that the flat face is
facing towards you and that the hole is sitting in the middle of the marked
spot.
ATTENTION
We recommend installing the rear mud guards using the provided u-nuts and
screws for a sturdier installation.
Nevertheless, you can use the provided 3M VHB double sided tape if you prefer
not to drill into the factory diffuser lip. In that case, skip steps 3 and 4.
IMPORTANT
Clean the diffuser inner lip AND the mud guard with a degreaser agent (ex:
rubbing alchol) using a clean microfiber.
3M VHB DOUBLE SIDED TAPE needs to sit at least 24h in order to acheive perfect
adhesion.
A. Align the lower hole of the mud guard with the u-nut.
B. Using a screwdriver or an electric drill, screw one of the provided
self-tapping screws(E) into the bottom hole of the mud guard and through the
u-nut and diffuser lip. Don’t tighten all the way to allow for later
adjustment.
C. Adjust the mud flap to the desired position and fully tighten both
screws.
D. Repeat steps 1 to 4 on the other side of the car.