Havis-Shields KK-K9-C14-K-32 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS KK-K9-C14-K-32
32” K9 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
2000-2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE / GMC YUKON (4 Door)
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” Hex Head Lag Bolt GSM33060
22 #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 Silver Caulk PRM97343
1 32” x 45” x ½” Rubber Mat KNM01029
Always!
¾Read all instructions before installing any Havis-Shields Equipment Corp products.
¾Disconnect the vehicle battery. Removing seat bolts on some vehicles may give the vehicles
computer a false reading, causing a warning light on the instrument cluster. This requires the
vehicles’ computer to be reset with a vehicle diagnostics tool.
¾Check for obstructions (Wire, brake lines, fuel tank, etc.) before drilling any holes!
¾Use only hardware provided with install kit.
¾For product support, visit the Install Instructions Section of our website at
http://havis.com/Installation/Installation.html, email [email protected] or call 1-800-
524-9900 and ask for technical support.
SUB ASSEMBLY:
•Mount dome light to ceiling and attach wire
•Remove rear seats and door panels.
•Remove trim panels around the rear door opening to minimize damage while sliding main
housing assembly into the vehicle.
•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.

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INSTALLATION:
1. REMOVE INTERIOR:
•Remove rear seats and seat belts.
•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 vehicle has electric door locks the wire plug must be reattached to the switch. The switch
assembly must then be wired tired inside the door so it does not interfere with window or door
latch operations. It is also recommended to place the switch into a re-sealable plastic bag to
protect the switch from moisture.
Mounting
Legs/Plates
Driver-side
tunnel
Passenger-side
tunnel
Switch box
32” K9
Main housing
Rear housing extension plate (Not Shown)
Attach in subassembly to Main Housing Floor

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3. INSTALL MOUNTING LEGS:
•Using ¼-20 x ¾” Carriage bolts attach mounting legs to hold down plates.
•Loosely attach hold down plates to floor using existing seat mounting studs and nuts used
to hold down seats.
Note: Use one OEM nut as a spacer under the plate.
4. SLIDE IN K9 MAIN HOUSING:
•Slide in main housing
•Mark & drill 5/16” holes in K9 unit floor where mounting legs and floor come together.
•Mount legs to housing loosely 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” or ½”Carriage bolts (double
or triple skin) and ¼-20 serrated nuts.
•Place cover step in tunnels and mount using #12 x ¾” Stainless Sheet Metal screws.
Rear housing extension should
be attached at this time

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6. HOUSING FINAL STEP
•Center housing so tunnels are even on both sides.
•Mount rear housing adapter plate. This piece is 5” long and the width of the housing.
•Drill and mount plate to housing using ¼ x ¾” Stainless Carriage bolts and serrated nuts.
Note: Carriage bolt head must be on floor side of housing.
Note: Be sure to check under vehicle for obstructions.
***The (1) far passenger side hole is located
overtop of refrigerant lines. Be sure to not
attach the extension plate in these locations due
to these refrigerant lines.***
•Extension plate is already attached at this
time. Attach rear housing extension plate to
vehicle using ¼” x 1” hex head lag bolts. Pre-
drill w/ 3/16” pilot. Do not attach the bolt
located above the refrigerant line.
•Tighten all loose bolts on tunnels and legs.
7. DOOR PANELS AND WINDOW GUARDS:
•Center door panel’s mark and pre-drill holes to 5/32”.
•Attach to doors using #10 x ¾” Stainless Sheet Metal Screws
•Center hinging window guard on door panel and mount using #10 x ½” Stainless Sheet
Metal Screws. A 5/32” pilot hole is necessary.
•Remove weather stripping from area where window guard bracket will attach.
•With top mounting bracket for hinging window guard attached, hinge window up and
mark placement for top mounting bracket.
Note: It may be necessary to contour the window guard to the match the contour of the OEM door.
•Hinge down and remove top mounting bracket from guard.
•Mount to location marked previously using #10 x ½” Stainless sheet metal screws.
•Make sure that holes in window guard align with holes in mounting bracket.
•Re-attach weather stripping to door.
Top Mounting
Bracket
Refrigerant
Line Location

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•Re-attach window guard to top mounting bracket.
8. FINAL STEPS:
•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.
•Silicone sheet metal seams and gaps. Proper sealing of compartment will eliminate water
from getting under the K9 unit. Seal seams with silicone.
•Allow silicone to dry overnight before placing in rubber floor mat.