Tow-Trust Towbars
Application: TMZ4 MAZDA 6 2008 onwards
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Crossmember | D | 2 | M16 x 50 Bolts Nuts & S/P Washers |
| B | 2 | Handed Side Arms | E | 4 | M12 x 45 Bolts & 4 S/P Washers |
| C | 1 | Extension bar | F | 4 | M12 x 35 Bolts, 2 Nuts & 4 S/P Washers |
| G | 1 | M12 x 100 Grade 10.9 Bolt & Nyloc Nut | |||
| H | 2 | M12 x 40 Grade 10.9 Bolts & S/P Washers | |||
| J | 4 | 12 x 40 Flat Washers | |||
| K | 4 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| L | 2 | Exhaust Straps | |||
| M | 2 | M10 x 50 Bolts, Nyloc Nuts & 10 x 25 Flat Washer |
Installation Instructions
- Remove the rear light clusters, 3 fixings inside the boot, ease the light backward to release the clip.
- Remove the rear bumper, fixings along lower edge, one fixing on lower wheel arch, one tip fixing and one fixing beneath each light cluster. (ESTATE ONLY: Four fixings on boot shut panels).
- Lower the rear exhaust silencer and support to prevent any damage. (V6 MODEL Lower both silencers).
- Remove the bumper beam. (This is not refitted with the Towbar).
- Locate Towbar mounting points and clear of any tape or mastic.
- Using original fixings bolt the exhaust hangers item L on the rear panel.
- Using Item F loosely bolt Items B to Item A ensuring correct bolt orientation as shown.
- Insert the complete Towbar into the chassis.
- Using item E with item J fix the Towbar assembly into place through the existing Towbar mounting points.
- Using items G with item K and items H with items K bolt item C to item A.
- Fully tighten all nuts and bolts and ensure Towbar is rigid, square and secure.
- Re-hang the exhaust silencers onto item L using item M.
- Cut the bumper centrally 85 wide x 85 deep and refit.
- Using items D bolt the ball bracket and wiring plate (not supplied in this kit) to the face plate and fully tighten.
Diagram Description
The diagram illustrates the Tow-Trust TMZ4 towbar assembly for the Mazda 6. It provides an exploded view of the main components, including the crossmember (labeled A), handed side arms (B), and extension bar (C). Various hardware items are also depicted and referenced by letters corresponding to the parts list (e.g., D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M). The diagram shows how these parts connect to form the complete towbar structure and its attachment points to the vehicle chassis. It also highlights the location for exhaust straps (L) and the ball bracket and wiring plate attachment points.
Note: nose load limits and vehicle manufacturer's trailer / caravan weight limits must be observed.
