Gravel shield mounting problem

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Having a seizure trying to mount new gravel shields. I purchased new gravel shields some time ago. I installed my original brackets per specs (I hope). Anyway, all the pictures I see of the shields have the holes directly across from each other. I can't line mine up with the bracket holes. Attached is the page from the assembly manual for brackets and shields. In the picture the shield holes seem to have an offset just like I'm running into. Am I missing something?