I don't know when you purchased your ASB for your 2016 F3, but I got mine about 6 weeks ago for my 2017 F3. Sounds like Ron got way behind on updating the instructions.It has come to light that the instructions I got with my sway bar were for older models of the F3 which DID NOT HAVE those extra bolts. The new instructions that come with the bar now include the necessity to pull the shields and the removal of those "extra" bolts regardless of your clearance. I still give the old instructions a C+ grade. I have been able to read the new instructions which included the necessary removal of those "extra" pins and shields and give them a A-.
No harm no foul.
Regards,
Don