Engine bay side panel covers installed

[HarlowQuinn]

Just installed the side panel covers for my engine bay. Not a major mod or something that’s terribly noticeable but I think it really classes up the engine compartment. Had a little difficulty with two of the clips which I need to replace and one actually fell into my engine bay which hopefully doesn’t get in the way of any moving parts, I may have to remove the shroud underneath the car to get it out but other than some clips I need to replace I think this came out pretty decent.

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[gylmar814]

I did the same mod a few months ago. I don't understand why they didn't come like this from factory. Seems like honda cheaped out in certain areas

 

[jakabony]

Part numbers?

 

[HarlowQuinn]

Part numbers?

Not OEM, I’ve seen them on eBay but I got mine on Amazon here.

FOR 2016-2018 10TH GEN GENERATION HONDA CIVIC ENGINE BAY SIDE PANEL COVERS PAIR- LONG VERSION https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0778V3LMJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_QvuWAbQ8182K0

 

[dc2turbo]

Part numbers?

they arent oem. you can find them on ebay or amazon. engine bay covers

 

[HarlowQuinn]

I did the same mod a few months ago. I don't understand why they didn't come like this from factory. Seems like honda cheaped out in certain areas

Definitely, I couldn’t agree more. I am curious since you did install this yourself what pushpins did you use for the installation? The ones that are already there fit most of the holes, but the three holes on the upper left are smaller and I did use the pushpins that came with the shroud but I want to replace them because they have a screw in the middle which makes it a nightmare to remove them if I ever need to.

 

[gylmar814]

Definitely, I couldn’t agree more. I am curious since you did install this yourself what pushpins did you use for the installation? The ones that are already there fit most of the holes, but the three holes on the upper left are smaller and I did use the pushpins that came with the shroud but I want to replace them because they have a screw in the middle which makes it a nightmare to remove them if I ever need to.

If I remember correctly, for those holes I used the thumb tabs that came with the covers. When I bought mine it came with a little Ziploc bag with several different sizes. Only thing is they are cheaply made compared to the OEM tabs Honda uses for the rest of the panels on the car. I had the same problem, I felt like they were going to break if I ever had to remove those covers for any reason, and sure enough they did when I had to remove my bumper when I installed my PRL intercooler. The rest of the holes i was able to either use the preexisting thumb tabs or bolt for the headlights

 

[odinist]

This looks so clean! I'm going to have to get these for mine.

 

[blackie X]

yeah sweet upgrade, they have been added to my cart for my next amazon order

 

[Loccust]

What size tabs are you guys using? I ordered some but they didn't come with the taps to secure. Mine are on but I have a few areas still needing the tabs to secure.

 

[Doublestack00]

Installed them as well as the engine cover.

 

[HarlowQuinn]

What size tabs are you guys using? I ordered some but they didn't come with the taps to secure. Mine are on but I have a few areas still needing the tabs to secure.

Mine came with some really cheap tabs, if you look at the pictures you’ll see the ones with the Phillips head top, those are the ones that came with the covers for the smaller holes. While I was ordering the OEM ones to replace one that fell into the engine bay I also ordered a box of various sizes clips. It was only like eight dollars and came with 40 clips of various sizes. Once I see which one fits I’ll post unless someone posts Information sooner. The way mine came I was able to use the OEM clips for all but the three smaller holes on the left-hand side of the shroud and on the right and left side of the washer fluid reservoir lid.

 

[jakabony]

Installed them as well as the engine cover.

That is a nice look. Adding it to my ever growing to do list.

 

[Gaoolol]

I ordered off ebay and it took 2 months to get to me from China. OK, that's all good cause I don't mind waiting but wait! My wind shield water filler thing is on the RIGHT! Is this a Canadian Vs US version thing? These panels are useless for me right now

 

[Captaindicki]

I ordered off ebay and it took 2 months to get to me from China. OK, that's all good cause I don't mind waiting but wait! My wind shield water filler thing is on the RIGHT! Is this a Canadian Vs US version thing? These panels are useless for me right now

The amazon site these sell on stipulate these panels will not fit Canadian Si. I’m guessing they’re sourced from the same place. You could maybe cut open a hole on the shroud where the washer liquid cap sticks out

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