HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
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PLEASE NOTE: Hi-Tuned Performance Products™ (HTP) recommends
that this product be installed by a professional. HTP is not liable for
any parts or any damage incurred due to improper installation or
use. If you have questions or concerns about this product or the
installation, we encourage you to contact us directly at
sales@hitunedperformance.com or by calling 636-282-4007.
TOOLS NEEDED:
- 10mm Socket
- 12mm Socket
Step 1.) Remove the OEM battery by first disconnecting the negative terminal and then the positive terminal.
Using a 10mm socket, remove the OEM battery tray.
Step 2.) Re-install (2) 10mm bolts to secure wiring bracket
Step 3.) Remove the factory air box bracket
(if still equipped). *Retain one bolt for later
use in Step 5.
Step 5.) Install preassembled terminal adapter
bracket using 10mm nut and 12mm bolt.
Step 4.) Remove 10mm nut
from fuse box mount & retain
for use in Step 5.
HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
Step 6.) Moving to the trunk, remove the jack and
tire iron. Tire iron can be stowed next to spare
tire. *Set aside jack for relocation with bracket
provided in Step 25.
Step 8.) Pull interior panel back and feed (1) 10mm
black bolt provided through from the back of the
metal panel, line up with pre-existing hole in trunk
interior panel and the battery tray mounting point.
Thread on corresponding nut and using a 10mm
socket or wrench, tighten the bolt all the way down.
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Step 7.) Remove 5 retaining clips from the
passenger side trunk panel.
HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
Step 9.) Using a 3/8” nut driver, install the (3) #14 x 1mm self-drilling/self-tapping screws provided.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! *Optional: For ease of installation, holes may be pre-drilled if desired
using a 1/8” drill bit.
Step 10.) Install (1) 5/16” threaded rod
into the back hole of the battery tray.
Step 11.) Remove (5) retaining clips from the back
interior panel and remove panel.
Step 11a.) Remove the driver side front and rear door sill panels by working fingers front to rear
under each panel and gently pulling upwards to release the clips.
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HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
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Step 12.) Starting from the battery tray, feed the eyelet end of the power
cable behind the rear seat and down under the rear and front driver side sill
panels.
Step 13.) Inside the driver’s door near the
floor, remove the panel labeled “Fuse Box”
Step 14.) Route the power cable under the
fuse panel and up to the wiring grommet at
the firewall.
Step 15.) Pull back the sound deadening material to expose the rubber boot . Using an X-Acto knife,
cut a slit into the top part of the rubber boot indicated by the arrow in the bottom right picture.
HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
Step 16.) Push eyelet through the firewall grommet and
from the engine bay, pull the cable through. *Note:
Brake/Parts Cleaner may be used on the cable to ease it
through the grommet.
Step 18.) Install the provided dust boot over the eyelet end
of the power cable.
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Step 17.) Install the positive and negative OEM
cables to the terminal adapter bracket.
HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
Step 19.) Install power cable onto positive stud using a 9/16” wrench.
Step 20.) CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE OEM CHASSIS GROUND BOLT!
Step 21.) *Important: Before proceeding,
pull any slack in the power cable back
towards the trunk. Neatly zip tie the
power cable to the A/C line.
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HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
Step 22.) Moving back to the trunk- cover
& securely zip tie the power cable using
the provided split wire loom to protect
cable against seat edges & brackets.
Step 23.) Route ground cable and secure the
eyelet to the top 12mm bracket bolt.
Step 24.) Install the battery into the tray
using the provided hold down strap and
remaining threaded rod and nuts.
STOP: IF THE OPTIONAL CIRCUIT BREAKER ADD-ON IS BEING USED, BYPASS STEP
24a AND JUMP TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOUND AT
THE END OF THIS GUIDE. IF YOU ARE NOT USING THE OPTIONAL ADD-ON CIRCUIT
BREAKER, PROCEED TO STEP 24a.
Step 24a.) Secure the positive terminal first and tighten. Then connect the negative terminal.
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HI-TUNED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™
INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAZDASPEED6 OEM BATTERY TRUNK RELOCATION KIT
P/N: MZS6-G35-TR
Step 25.) Install the jack relocation bracket on the driver side of the trunk as shown by first removing the three
clips indicated below and pulling back the panel to feed (2) 10mm black bolts provided through the pre-existing
holes in panelling. Install the jack into the bracket. Using the factory t-bolt, pinch the tabs inwards and tighten.
Step 26.) Re-install all trunk and door sill panels.
CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Attach the circuit breaker to the hold down strap as shown using a 4mm allen wrench and hardware
provided.
2.) Connect the power cable (which is running to the engine bay) to the auxiliary stud and tighten using a
5/16” socket or wrench.
3.) From the circuit breaker battery stud (labeled “BATT”), connect the lead to the battery post and tighten.
4.) Attach the negative terminal.
5.) Return to Step 25 to complete
jack relocation installation.
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