Kit Contents
Please review this document before attempting installation. You will need basic hand tools and about 2 hours of installation time. Please review the tables below and make sure you have received all kit contents.
Q50 Full Lit Kit Contents
| KIT CONTENTS | Qty |
|---|---|
| M6 x 30mm SHCP | 4 |
| M6 Large Washers | 6 |
| M6 Lock Nuts | 4 |
| L-Bracket | 1 |
| M5 x 12mm SHCP | 1 |
| M5 Large Washer | 1 |
| M5 Lock Washer | 1 |
| M5 Lock Nut | 1 |
| Diode Dynamics RGBW Controller | 1 |
| Diode Dynamics 1m LED Extension | 1 |
| Positive Cable w/ In-Line Fuse | 1 |
| Power Cable w/ Pigtail Connector | 1 |
| Switch | 1 |
| Switch Ground Cable w/ Pigtail Connector | 1 |
| 8" Zip Ties | 2 |
| 16" Zip Ties | 2 |
| Cable Clips | 1 |
| Assembled LIT KIT BIG MOUTH's | 2 |
Q60 Full Lit Kit Contents
| KIT CONTENTS | Qty |
|---|---|
| M6 x 30mm SHCP | 4 |
| M6 Large Washers | 6 |
| M6 Lock Nuts | 4 |
| L-Bracket | 1 |
| M5 x 12mm SHCP | 1 |
| M5 Large Washer | 1 |
| M5 Lock Washer | 1 |
| M5 Lock Nut | 1 |
| Diode Dynamics RGBW Controller | 1 |
| Diode Dynamics 1m LED Extension | 1 |
| Positive Cable w/ In-Line Fuse | 1 |
| Power Cable w/ Pigtail Connector | 1 |
| Switch | 1 |
| Switch Ground Cable w/ Pigtail Connector | 1 |
| 8" Zip Ties | 2 |
| 16" Zip Ties | 2 |
| Cable Clips | 1 |
| Assembled LIT KIT BIG MOUTH's | 2 |
LIT Flares Only Kit Contents
If you already own the GEN 4 Kia Stinger BIG MOUTH's, skip ahead to slide 14 for wiring instructions.
| KIT CONTENTS | Qty |
|---|---|
| Diode Dynamics RGBW Controller | 1 |
| Diode Dynamics 1m Extension | 1 |
| Positive Cable w/ In-Line Fuse | 1 |
| Power Cable w/ Pigtail Connector | 1 |
| Switch | 1 |
| Switch Ground Cable w/ Pigtail Connector | 1 |
| 8" Zip Ties | 2 |
| 16" Zip Ties | 2 |
| Cable Clips | 3 |
| Assembled LIT Flares | 2 |
Bumper Removal
Perform a YouTube Search ▶️ using the term "How To Remove Your Infiniti Q50's Front Bumper Properly" and follow the steps for bumper removal (same steps for Q60).
Once you remove the bumper, please continue with this installation guide.
Retainer Clip Removal
Pinch the wire loom retainer clips as shown and remove the wire looms from the metal frame. Do this to both sides.
Image Description: A close-up view of the front of a vehicle showing a metal frame. Two green arrows point to wire loom retainer clips that are being pinched. A wire loom is shown attached to these clips.
Horn Re-orientation (Q50 Only)
If your OEM horn looks like the one in (A), the horn will need to be rotated. Remove the bolt, loosen the central nut and rotate it 90 degrees so the shield is pointing opposite the mounting bracket. If your OEM horn looks like the one in (B), simply remove the bolt.
Image Description:
- Image A shows an OEM horn with a shield, with a green circle highlighting the shield. An arrow points to a bolt to be removed (10mm). Text indicates "Shield".
- Image B shows an OEM horn without a shield, with a red circle highlighting the area where the shield would be. An arrow points to a bolt to be removed, with text "Remove bolt, do not rotate horn". Text indicates "Not shielded".
The final position of the OEM horn mount is shown below Image A.
Horn Re-orientation (Q50 Only) - L-Bracket Installation
Use the supplied M5 hardware to fasten the L-Bracket as shown below. Tighten the lock nut to a torque spec of 50 in-lb. Place 2 large M6 washers behind the bracket and reuse the OEM bolt.
Step 1: Secure horn to L-bracket first (50 in-lb) ?.
Step 2: Reuse OEM bolt. Place 2 large M6 washers behind L-Bracket.
Recommended: Apply red thread locker ?.
Tools shown: 4mm hex key ?, 8mm wrench ?.
Image Description: A close-up view of the horn mounting area showing an L-bracket being attached. An M5 bolt, M5 lock nut, and two M6 washers are visible. Red thread locker is shown in a bottle.
Horn Reorientation (Q50 Only) - Fastening L-Bracket
Fasten the L-Bracket to the OEM horn mounting hole. Tighten until snug + 1/8 turn ✔️.
(B) type horn shown below, with ground wire in correct orientation.
Make sure wire loom is not under tension or wrapped around horn. Loosen the nut if necessary and rotate the ground wire.
Image Description: Two views (A and B) of the horn mounted using the L-bracket. View A shows the front of the horn and bracket. View B shows the side, highlighting the ground wire orientation and ensuring the wire loom is not strained.
Horn Relocation (Q60 Only) - Non-Technology Package
If you DO NOT own a Technology package car, follow this slide by unbolting the horn as shown and relocating it to the screw hole on the crash bar as shown.
Step 1: Remove OEM bolt. ?
Step 2: Loosen the nut on the back of the horn, rotate the ground wire on the horn such that the wire loom is not under tension. Re-tighten the wire onto the horn using the nut.
Step 3: Using the same horn bracket, relocate it here and bolt it down using the OEM bolt.
Image Description: Two images showing the horn relocation process for Q60 models without a technology package. The first image shows removing an OEM bolt from the original horn location. The second image shows the horn bracket being attached to a screw hole on the crash bar.
Horn Relocation (Q60 Only) - Technology Package
If you own a tech package car, follow this slide. Unbolt the horn as shown. Do not reuse the OEM bolt to fasten to the crash bar. Use the supplied M6 hardware.
Remove the OEM bolt from this hole and see the next slide. The spacer and small washer will be used here.
Remove OEM bolt, do not re-use. ⚠️
This sensor frame is present on tech package cars.
See next slide for more clarity. ➡️
Image Description: Two images showing the horn relocation process for Q60 models with a technology package. The first image shows removing an OEM bolt from a bracket near a sensor. The second image highlights a sensor frame and indicates to proceed to the next slide.
Horn Relocation (Q60 Only) - Fastening
Fasten the horn to the crash bar using an M6x30 screw, the small M6 washer, and the aluminum spacer as shown. Choose an orientation of the horn that does not strain the wire loom.
Image Description: A close-up view showing the horn bracket, an aluminum spacer, and a small washer being fastened to the crash bar using an M6x30 screw.
Big Mouth Installation - Shroud Removal
If your stock heat exchanger has this small shroud located on the driver side, remove it by extracting the indicated pop clips ?. Usually present on Q50 models.
Image Description: A red pry tool is shown extracting pop clips from a black plastic shroud located on the driver side of the heat exchanger.
Install the BIG MOUTH LIT Flares
SKIP THIS SLIDE IF YOU PURCHASED A FULL KIT.
Clean the surfaces well, and apply the strain relief cable clips ?, apply modest pressure.
Remove the flares by unscrewing the 4 set screws on each flare. Screw the new LIT KIT flares on your BIG MOUTH bodies.
Image Description: Two LIT KIT flares are shown. Arrows and circles indicate the locations of set screws for removal and attachment points for the new flares onto the BIG MOUTH bodies.
Big Mouth Installation - Mounting
Insert the BIG MOUTH in an upward sweeping motion as indicated ⬆️. Align the holes and use the supplied M6 x 30mm bolts + 6mm large washers (front) and M6 locknuts (rear) to fasten. Turn by hand at first to avoid cross-threading. Use a 5mm hex key ? and 10mm wrench ? for tightening. Install both BIG MOUTH intakes this way.
Use a 5mm hex key for the screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. ⚠️
Image Description: A person is shown installing a BIG MOUTH intake. They are using a 5mm hex key and a 10mm wrench to tighten the bolts. A blue arrow indicates the upward insertion motion.
BIG MOUTH Installation - LED Extension Cable
Plug the supplied Diode Dynamics LED extension cable into the driver side LED power cable as shown, route the LED power cable underneath as shown.
Take notice of the notch within the M8 female connector. The connectors must be properly oriented to connect. Improper alignment can damage the pins within the male connector. ❗
Image Description: Close-up of hands connecting an LED extension cable to a power cable. A green circle highlights the notch on the female connector for proper orientation.
BIG MOUTH Installation - Cable Preparation
Prepare the following locations by wiping down with a clean cloth or paper towel, let dry. Apply the LED cable relief clip ? as shown and clip the extension cable.
Image Description: A hand is shown applying an LED cable relief clip to a surface after it has been cleaned.
BIG MOUTH Lit Kit Prep - Routing
Route the extension cable underneath the intake as shown, join the extension cable from the driver side LED with the passenger LED and continue routing.
Route the extension cable along the green arrows ➡️ underneath the parts shown.
Join both LED power cables here and continue routing.
Image Description: An overview of the engine bay showing the routing path for the extension cables. Green arrows indicate the path underneath various components.
Wiring Harness Components
The wiring harness includes the following components:
- Power terminal (+)
- In-line fuse
- Positive wire (+)
- Toggle switch
- Crimped connectors
- Switch ground wire
- Ground terminal (-)
- Ground wire (-)
- Power connector
- Crimped connector
Image Description: An arrangement of the wiring harness components laid out, with labels pointing to each part.
Wiring Harness Schematic
The wiring harness schematic illustrates the connections:
- Crimped connector to switch terminal (+)
- Switch (leave on)
- Gold terminal can be grounded using the wire shown below to allow switch LED to light up when in use.
- Crimped connector to switch terminal (A)
- 12V Power Terminal (+)
- Power connector
- Ground (-)
- Fuse
There is an extra black wire in your kit; you can use it to ground the switch gold terminal if preferred, however, it is not mandatory.
Image Description: A diagram showing the electrical connections for the wiring harness, including the switch, fuse, power source, and ground.
BIG MOUTH Lit Kit Prep - Controller Connection
Fasten the ground lug to the frame using the indicated OEM bolt. Connect the following:
- The LED power cables to the Diode Dynamics RGBW Bluetooth controller.
- The grey power connector to the Bluetooth controller.
Both LED power wires exit here.
Ground here.
See next slide for Zip tie instructions ➡️.
Image Description: Two images showing the connection of the LED power cables and the grey power connector to the Diode Dynamics RGBW Bluetooth controller. One image shows the ground lug being fastened to the frame.
BIG MOUTH Lit Kit Prep - Cable Management
Bundle all the cables together neatly. Do not strain the cables with tight radius bends or tugging in any place. Use the 16" zip ties to fasten to the frame here.
Zip tie at center of pigtail connector.
Image Description: A hand is shown bundling cables together and securing them to the vehicle frame with a 16" zip tie.
Wire Routing - Towards Fuse Box
Route the power wire as such towards the fuse box where it will be connected to the supplied switch.
Tuck wire underneath these panels.
Route the wire cleanly underneath the indicated foam (your wire will be red).
Image Description: Hands are shown routing a red power wire underneath panels and foam in the engine bay, guiding it towards the fuse box area.
Wire Routing - Fuse Box Opening
Route the power wire through the indicated fuse box opening.
Pop this clip ?.
Route the wire cleanly underneath the indicated foam; this allows entrance to the battery compartment.
Image Description: A hand is shown routing a wire through an opening in the fuse box cover. A pop clip is indicated, and the wire is shown going underneath foam towards the battery compartment.
Connecting LIT KIT Power
Connect the red power wires to the switch as shown on slide 24. Bundle excess wire with an 8" zip tie to the top of the battery bracket as shown. Connect the power ring terminal, rotate it and bend it carefully so the terminal cover can close.
Connect to terminal and carefully bend, rotate the lug so it is at its lowest point.
Image Description: A close-up view of the vehicle battery. Red power wires are connected to the battery terminal, and excess wire is bundled with a zip tie. The ring terminal is shown positioned for connection.
Final Configuration
Image Description: A view of the vehicle battery area showing the installed wiring and components, including the fuse box, battery terminals, and bundled wires.
Phone App
Download the Diode Dynamics app and connect via Bluetooth ?.
How to connect to the app:
- After installing the app from the app store ?, open the app on your device.
- Cycle the power to the Bluetooth controller by unplugging it and plugging it back in or flick the power switch and wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.
- Wait for the app to detect the controller; it will pop up on the app screen as a Bluetooth controller. If necessary, cycle the power once more to refresh the controller.
- Once the controller shows up on the app, click it and connect. You have 30 seconds to select the controller once it shows up on the app. After 30 seconds, you will need to refresh again to detect the controller.
- Note that if you mounted your controller behind a lot of metal components, this may degrade the signal and range.
Image Description: A screenshot of the Diode Dynamics app interface, showing a color wheel for selecting light colors, brightness controls, and various mode selection buttons (Color, Pattern, Custom, Sync, Camera).
Finalize
Re-install the bumper the same way it was removed and ENJOY! ?
Image Description: A front view of an Infiniti Q50/Q60 with the Velossa Tech BIG MOUTH "LIT KIT" Ram Air Intake installed, showcasing the illuminated grille inserts.
