INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K9-C20-32 & K9-C21-32 2007-2014 CHEVROLET 4 DOOR TAHOE, GMC YUKON, SUBURBAN and YULON XL TOOLS REQUIRED: Power drill Drill bit set Standard & metric socket sets Phillips screwdriver Open-end wrench set Wire cutters /Crimping tool Ratcheting wrench HARDWARE: QTY DESCRIPTION PART # 20 ¼-20 x ½ Stainless Carriage Bolts GSM32022 30 ¼-20 x ¾ Stainless Carriage Bolts GSM32024 50 ¼-20 Hex Flange Serrated Nuts Zinc GSM30023 6 ¼ x 1 ½ Hex Head Lag Bolt GSM33062 6 #12 x ¾ Stainless Sheet Metal Screws GSM34177 24 #10 x ¾ Sheet Metal Screws Stainless GSM34170 12 #10 x ½ Sheet Metal Screws Stainless GSM34169 10 10-32 x ¾ Machine Screw Screws Stainless GSM34098 6 #10 x ¾ Sheet Metal Screws Zinc GSM33195 1 Tube White Caulk PRM97343 1 46 x 29.5 3/16 Rubber Mat KNM01029-32-SUV SUB ASSEMBLY: Mount dome light to ceiling and attach wire Remove trim panels around the rear door opening to minimize damage while sliding main housing assembly into the vehicle. RE: 32 inch kits ONLY - Attach rear housing extension plate to K9 floor using ¼ x ¾ Carriage bolts and serrated nuts. The carriage bolt will go up from the bottom. It may be necessary to drill holes to accommodate the extension plate due to the various models. INSTALLATION: 1. REMOVE INTERIOR: Remove rear seats Remove top, side, and bottom plastic rear trim caps 2. REMOVE REAR OEM DOOR PANELS: Remove speaker, door handle, and lock Remove switch assembly from plastic housing (leave plug on switch)
Note: If doors have electric locks the wire plug must be reattached to the switch. Switch assembly must then be wired tired down so it does not interfere with window or door latch operations. It is also recommended to place the switch into a plastic bag to protect switch from moisture and/or water. Make sure bag opening is facing down so it does not collect water Dome Light Main K9 Housing Passenger-side tunnel (Optional) K9-A-301 10 Fan location on back wall only Driver-side tunnel Mounting plates & feet Rear housing extension plate (Not Shown) Attach in subassembly to Main Housing Floor Always! Read all instructions before installing any Havis, Inc. products. Check for obstructions (Wire, brake lines, fuel tank, etc.) before drilling any holes! Use only hardware provided with install kit.
3. INSTALL MOUNTING LEGS: Using ¼-20 x ¾ Carriage bolts attach mounting legs to hold down plates as shown in photos below. (use the outboard set of holes) Loosely attach hold down plates to floor using existing seat mounting studs and nuts us. Set the adjustable legs to 7 ½ inches high. 7 ½ inches Passenger Side Mounting Leg Assembly Driver Side Mounting Leg Assembly 4. SLIDE IN K9 MAIN HOUSING: Slide in main housing Loosely attach forward mount legs to housing using ¼-20 x ¾ carriage bolts and serrated nuts.
5. INSTALL TUNNELS AND FILLERS: Loosely attach side tunnels to main housing using ¼-20 x ¾ Carriage bolts and ¼-20 x ½ Carriage bolts. Tunnels mount to K9 insert floor with #12 x ¾ Stainless Sheet Metal screws. ** Holes must be drilled in the side floor flange for the screws. Attach driver and passenger side tunnels with ½ long and ¾ long carriage bolts. Position K9 unit so tunnel lines up with rocker panel plastic trim. Move driver seat to rear most position. #12 x ¾ Stainless Sheet Metal screws. ** Holes must be drilled in the side floor flange for the screws.
6. HOUSING FINAL STEP Housing should be centered at point of the installation. Mount the rear of housing to vehicle with ¼ x 1 ½ Hex Head Lag bolt. CHECK UNDER FLOOR PRIOR TO DRILLING FOR OBSTICLES. Refrigerant line location Do not lag in this side Rear floor lag bolts. ** Check under floor prior to drilling** 7. FINAL STEPS: Tighten all loose bolts on tunnels and legs. Mount dome light switch as desired. A switch box is provided so switch can be mounted to K9 housing in various locations. (Side of tunnel housing at top works best). Wire to 12-volt power source. Sheet metal seams and gaps need to be carefully silicone at floor area. Proper sealing of compartment will prevent water from getting under the K9 unit. Seal seams with silicone. Allow silicone to dry overnight before placing in rubber floor mat. 8. DOOR PANELS AND WINDOW GUARDS: Note: It will be necessary to contour / bend window guard. This will cause the guard to push in tight against the contour of the window frame and allow the door to close better. Bending the aluminum guard can easily be done on the edge of a work bench.
Center door panel on door. Push down and drill mount holes with 1/8 bit. Attach with #10 x ¾ Sheet metal screws With door panel installed, hold up window guard assembly with top bracket between rubber and metal frame. Guard hinge will sit on top of door panel. Mark location of top bracket and hinge. Remove top bracket from window guard Hold top bracket in its location, mark the four mount holes and drill with 1/8 drill bit. Carefully hold rubber gasket away from drill. Drill 1/8 holes for hinge mounting. Attach Top bracket and hinge with #10 x ½ sheet metal screws. Final Door panel and window guard assembly Hinge up window guard and attach to top bracket with 10/32 x ½ machine screws
Shown below is a sample mounting solution for the AceK9 HOT- N-POP / door popper gas spring in a SUV application. This is one of the various ways to mount this item. Completed Installation