FX3D DESIGN DE5-FX3D Rock Guards Installation Guide

: July 5, 2024
: FX3D DESIGN

Table of Contents

DE5-FX3D Rock Guards
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions
Preparing for Installation
Front Mud Guards Installation – Part 1
Front Mud Guards Installation – Part 2
Rear Mud Guards Installation – Part 1
Rear Mud Guards Installation – Part 2
- FAQ
Q: Can I install the rock guards without removing the OEM

DE5-FX3D Rock Guards

Product Information

Specifications:

Product: Rock Guards
Model: Acura Integra Type S (2024+)
Manufacturer: FX3D Design
Material: Plastic
Thickness: 1/16 inch (1.75mm)

Product Usage Instructions

Preparing for Installation

What’s in the package?

A. Front rock guard (x2)
B. Rear rock guard (x2)
C. 1/16 (1.75mm) thick plastic washer (x12)
D. #12 x 13/16 (20mm) truss head screw (x4)
E. 8mm plastic grommet fastener (x4)
F. #8 x 3/4 (19mm) Phillips flat head screw (x2)
G. 7/32 (5.5mm) thick beveled plastic spacer (x6)
H. L shaped rear bracket (x2)
I. FX3D Design screwdriver (x1)

Front Mud Guards Installation – Part 1

Turn your vehicle’s front wheels to access the factory fender
liner fasteners and screws.
Remove upper clips and unscrew lower Phillips screw using a
removal tool.
Replace factory plastic fasteners with provided grommet
fasteners or screw directly into them after poking a hole.

Front Mud Guards Installation – Part 2

Align and screw the provided screws into the fender liner
without tightening completely.
Adjust the position of the rock guard before fully tightening
the screws. Repeat on the other side of the vehicle.

Rear Mud Guards Installation – Part 1

Jack up the rear of your car to access rear wheel arch liner
screws.
Remove the two screws to prepare for rear rock guard
installation.
Place washers through factory screws and attach the L-shaped
rear bracket.

Rear Mud Guards Installation – Part 2

Slide the rear bracket through the slotted hole of the
guard.
Insert factory screws through upper slotted holes and attach
beveled spacers to serve as a spacer.

FAQ

Q: Can I install the rock guards without removing the OEM

plastic fasteners?

A: Yes, you can skip replacing the factory fasteners by screwing
directly into them after poking a small hole.

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Acura Integra Type S (2024+)
ROCK GUARDS

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

What’s in the package?

A. Front rock guard (x2)

B. Rear rock guard (x2)

C. 1/16″ (1.75mm) thick plastic washer (x12)

D. #12 x 13/16″ (20mm) truss head screw (x4)

E. 8mm plastic grommet fastener (x4)

A

F. #8 x 3/4″ (19mm) Phillips flat head screw (x2)

G. 7/32″ (5.5mm) thick beveled plastic spacer (x6)

H. “L” shaped rear bracket (x2)

I. FX3D Design screwdriver (x1)

C

D

E

B F

G

H

I

Required tools
· Phillips screwdriver · Push type fasteners removal tool or flat head screwdriver · Car Jack

FRONT MUD GUARDS INSTALL – 1/2
Tips before the installation
– Our rock guards should be installed with the logo facing the rear of the car. – Take your time while removing the oem plastic fasteners to avoid damaging your fender liner.

B
A. Turn your vehicle’s front wheels as
much as possible to allow access to the 2 factory fender liner fasteners and screw shown on the image above.
B. Using a fastener removal tool or flat
head screwdriver, gently pull out the 2 upper clips and unscrew the lower Phillips screw.
C. Replace the 2 factory plastic
fasteners with the provided 8mm grommet fasteners(E).
If you prefer avoiding the removal of the oem plastic fasteners, which can be difficult without the proper tool, you can skip this step and screw directly into them. Poke a small hole prior to doing so.

D
A. Grab the front rock guard. FX3D logo
should be facing the rear of the car.
B. Place the provided washers(C)
through 2 of the provided screws(D) and through the oem Phillips screw you removed previously.
C. Insert the provided screws(D)
through the 2 upper rock guard’s slotted holes and the factory Phillips screw into the bottom hole. The head of the screws should be resting on the opposite side of the FX3D logo.
D. Place one of the washers(C) on the
upper screw so it rests in between the guard and the fender liner.

FRONT MUD GUARDS INSTALL – 2/2

A. Align and screw the 3 screws into
the fender liner. Don’t tighten all the way to allow positionning of the rock guard to your liking.

A. Move the rock guard from side to
side until you are satisfied with its position.
B. Once you’re done with positionning,
you can fully tighten the 3 screws. Don’t over tighten.
C. Repeat steps 1 to 4 on the other
side of the vehicule.

REAR MUD GUARDS INSTALL – 1/3

A

B

C

A. Jack up the rear of your car to gain
more space to access the rear wheel arch liner screws.
B. Remove the 2 screws shown on the
image above. This is where the supplied FX3D stubby screwdriver(I) comes in handy.
C. Grab the rear rock guard. FX3D logo
should be facing the rear of the car.
D. Place the provided washers(C)
through the 2 factory screws.

A. Grab the provided “L” shaped rear
bracket(H). From the inside side of the guard, slide it gently through the bottom slotted hole as shown on the picture above.
B. Insert the 2 factory screws through
the upper slotted holes of the guard. The head of the screws should be resting on the opposite side of the FX3D logo.
C. Insert the provided beveled
spacers(G) onto the screws to serve as a spacer between the guard and the wheel arch liner. The larger diameter of the spacer should rests against the guard.

REAR MUD GUARDS INSTALL – 2/3

A. Align and screw the 2 factory screws
into their respective positions. Don’t fully tighten to allow for adjustment.
B. Move the rock guard from side to
side until you are satisfied with its position.
C. Once you are satisfied with the
positionning, you can fully tighten the 2 factory screws. Don’t over tighten.

A. Remove the factory screw located
under the bumper. The bracket should roughly align with the screw.
B. Insert the screw into the slotted hole
of the bracket and screw it back loosely.

REAR MUD GUARDS INSTALL – 3/3

A. Apply some pressure on the bracket
so that the guard sits flush with the bumper.
B. While applying pressure with one
hand, screw the bumper diffuser screw completely. Don’t over tighten.

OPTIONAL STEP
If you have adjusted the guards to be near their outter most allowed position, you might want to add an extra attachement point.
A. Grab 1 of the provided #8 3/4″
Phillips screws (F) and place it through the top square hole of the guard.
B. Insert one of the provided beveled
spacers(G) onto the screw to serve as a spacer between the guard and the wheel arch liner. The larger diameter of the spacer should rests against the guard.
C. Screw it directly in the wheel arch
liner. Don’t over tighten.
D. Repeat steps 1 to 6 on the other side
of the vehicule.