2002 -2007 Subaru WRX/STI/RS/2.5i Impreza Mounting Instructions


Your mounting hardware has been inspected and checked at our facilities, it should consist of:

  • 6 Round Edge Clips for the front - - - - - (ID# HMF-1)
  • 6 Polygon Edge Clips for the rear - - - - - (ID# HMF-2)
  • 14 Stainless Steel Washers - - - - - (ID# HMF-3)
  • 8 one inch Stainless Steel Screws - - - - - (ID# HMF-4)
  • 6 two inch Stainless Steel Screws - - - - - (ID# HMF-5)
  • 4 Spacers - - - - - (ID# HMF-6)
  • 2 Plastic Inserts - - - - - (ID# HMF-7)

Rear Flaps (May require removal of tires depending on access to holes)

Place two polygon edge clips over the two holes in the rear bumper:



For the inside hole, remove body plug, and replace with polygon clip:




Grab a rear flap, and place a washer/long screw/flap/bushing (in that order).
Place mud flap in wheel well ,thread screw to inner clip (not fully to allow for final adjustment later.

Note:
The hardware is quite strong and self threading but over-tightening the clips beyond their limit is not recommended on any of the hardware.):

 


Bolt the other washer/short screws
in the other two until just snug , adjust flaps back and forth to make sure that they are
perpendicular to the ground and even. Always walk away from the car when you want to make sure:







Do the same for the other side.

Front Flaps
Remove the clips (1-4) as well as the two side skirt clips in the front in order to gain access to the body:


Pull back the liner a bit and the side skirt down slightly, be careful not to rip the wheel well plastic, as it tears very easily if mishandled, pull back slowly

To remove the two first clips of the side skirt:




Place the round edge clip hole # 1, #2, #3 as shown.


Place the fender liner back slowly, make sure the liner is covering the clips, Note: liner will slightly touch top most clips on the inside when placing it back. The plastic of the liner, and clip will allow for slight flexing. Line with the short screw when placing the flap on later on in the process and it will align.

Place the plastic insert in hole # 4,

The insert must be flush with the body of the car before the bolting begins, this insert will expand after first few turns.

Please Note: If the insert is spinning while bolting you must confirm it is flush and you are applying enough pressure while turning, or you may simply install insert behind the plastic liner which may assist you during install.

Note: The hardware is quite strong and self threading but over-tightening the clips beyond their limit is not recommended on any of the hardware. Simply bolt until snug without excessive pressure on the fender liner.

As done previously for the rear, place a washer/long screw in the matching #4 inner slot on the flap.
Place a Moly bushing on the other side.
Place flap in wheel well and begin bolting the inner screw until
starts threading into the plastic nutsert.
Bolt loosely, to allow for some adjustment for lining up all bolts later. A stubby screw driver helps to avoid removing the tire but simply turning the steering wheel during install to gain access.





Align and start bolting the short screw into hole #1. Note the liner slightly touching the clip. You can align the hole with the tip of the screw through the flap and the liner will slightly flex to accommodate.


 

Bolt up the remaining short screws, tighten them slightly until you can get up and see if they are aligned perpendicular to the ground. (note side skirt clips #3 utilize a long screw)

Once the desired position has been found, tighten the bolts until snug The slotted design gives you that option. Over tightening the hardware is not recommended.






Make sure to replace the two clips from your side skirt removed earlier.


Do the same for the other side, and enjoy!