K9-C23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K9 Kit for 2015-2018 CHEVY TAHOE PPV (9C1) TOOLS Needed: Phillips Screw Driver Trim panel removal tool Caulk Gun Standard Socket set Wire Cutters /Crimpers Drill & Drill bits Metric Socket set PARTS & HARDWARE: QTY DESCRIPTION PART # 1 Front bulkhead with sliding door KNM008004 2 Lower B pillar bracket KNM006766 2 Upper B pillar bracket KNM006767 1 Rear bulkhead KNM006677 1 Rear bulkhead reinforcement bracket KNM006718 1 Floor KNM006582 1 Front floor bracket KNM006580 1 Rear floor bracket KNM006581 1 Ceiling KNM006678 1 upper filler KNM006709-PS 1 Driver side upper filler KNM006709-DS 1 middle filler (large) KNM006717-PS 1 middle filler (small) KNM006716-PS 1 Driver side middle filler (large) KNM006717-DS 1 Driver side middle filler (small) KNM006716-DS 1 lower filler KNM006679-PS 1 Driver side lower filler KNM006679-DS 1 Rubber Mat KNM006785 1 door panel DP-C23-6A 1 Driver side door panel DP-C23-1A 1 hinged window guard WGI-C23-6-K9 1 Driver side hinged window guard WGI-C23-1-K9 1 Dome Light Kit K9-A-106 30 1/4 serrated flange nut GSM30170 30 1/4 x 3/4 Carriage bolt SS GSM32024 25 1/4 Flat washer - SS GSM31048 21 1/4 x 3/4 Phillips pan head screw - SS GSM34102 4 M6 x 1.0 120mm Hex head bolt - SS GSM33747 4 3.5 spacer CM93079 10 #10 x 1/2 Phillips flat head sheet metal screw - SS GSM34150 8 #10 x 1/2 Phillips pan head sheet metal screw SS GSM34169 18 #10 x 3/4 Phillips pan head sheet metal screw- SS GSM34170 1 Silicone caulk (sealant) PRM97343 Additional hardware included with optional K9-A-104 kit (not included in K9-C23 hardware kit) 1 Fan mount for 10 fan WGI006271 2 1/4 x 1 Phillips pan head screw - SS GSM34103 4 1/4 x 3/4 Phillips pan head screw - SS GSM34102 10 1/4 Flat washer - SS GSM31048 6 1/4 Nylock nuts - SS GSM30046 2 5/8 OD x 7/16 long spacer GSM34602 1 3/8 grommet GSM20003 1 3/8 cable clamp GSM20019 1 Wire tie GSM20033
NOTES! Read all instructions before installing any Havis, Inc. products. Use hardware provided with install kit. K9-C23 Assembly (Door panels and window guards not shown) KNM006767 Upper B Pillar Bracket KNM006709-DS Driver side Upper filler K9-A-106 Dome Light KNM006678 Ceiling KNM006709-PS Upper filler KNM006717-PS Large middle filler & KNM006716-PS Small middle filler CM93079 3.5 Spacers KNM006679-PS lower filler KNM006766 Lower B Pillar Bracket KNM006718 Rear bulkhead reinforcement bracket KNM008004 Front Bulkhead KNM006677 Rear Bulkhead KNM006580 Front floor bracket Not Shown KNM006717-DS Driver side Large middle filler KNM006581 Rear floor bracket KNM006582 Floor KNM006679-DS Driver side lower filler KNM006716-DS Driver side Small middle filler
Remove rear passenger door panels first. Remove screw at bottom of door panel. (7mm socket) Remove plastic covers behind the paddle handle and armrest handle. Remove screws. (7mm socket) Note: A small 90 scribe helps to pick plastic covers off. Remove / unsnap entire door panel from door. (Trim removal tool) Remove armrest bracket. (7mm socket) Disconnect door latch cable and lock pin. Remove speaker. (7mm socket) Note: Carefully wire tie cable and or route for connecting to optional Door Popper solenoid. Optional Door Popper solenoid shown. An installer provided bracket is required for mounting in this recommended location. OEM latch cable attaches directly to solenoid. Remove window switch from door panel and reattach it to original plug. Neatly wire tie the speaker wire, switch wire with switch inside the speaker cavity so it does not interfere with the window operation. Note: Wrapping switch in a plastic bag will protect against possible exposure to water. NOTE: For future reference This photo shows the recommended location for the optional door popper gas spring mount. This solid mounting point is between 10 and 11.5 up from the bottom of door skin and 4 to 5 from front edge of door skin. (just above speaker hole) Hook top of door panel into rubber window gasket. Center door panel and drill 1/8 mount holes. Attach with # 10 x 3/4 sheet metal screws. Note: Prior to this step, the rubber window gasket needs to be removed from the door panel and placed back onto the door.
NOTE: Window guards are shipped flat. On the edge of a work bench, bend a contour in the middle of the guard so it will fit tight against the window frame. As of 3/13/15, Tahoe K9 window guards include cutout for fan mount on both sides. The cutout includes a flat bolt on panel as shown. Optional K9-A-104 includes 10 fan K9-A-301, Fan mount and hardware for mounting on either side window guard. Align the hinge mounting holes to holes in the door panel. Attach hinge with # 10 x 1/2 Phillips pan head sheet metal screws. With upper mount bracket attached to window guard, mark mounting hole locations on upper door / window frame. Leave plastic window trim on frame. Drill 5/32 holes and attach with # 10 x 1/2 flat head sheet metal screws. NOTE: Before closing door, double check the lock and window operation several times. See steps 39 41 for optional gas spring mounting. Double check the hinge down / window cleaning feature by removing the four (4) machine screws that hold the guard to the upper mount bracket. Follow the same installation process for the driver side door. However, the wires for the optional 10 exhaust fan WGI-FAN need to be run first. Drill door panel with 3/8 bit for wire grommet. Neatly run optional fan wiring through door panel. Coming out the top of the door panel is recommended. Mount optional K9-A-104 fan and Fan mount to window guard with 1/4 hardware and spacers as per the instructions provided in the K9-A-104 kit.
Mount Fan and neatly run and connect Fan wiring. The optional K9-A-104 kit shown is sold separately. NOTE: Before closing door, double check the lock, window and fan operation several times. Remove rear passenger seats. Flip seats forward and remove nuts from seat mount studs. Save Nuts. (18 mm and 13mm sockets) Attach front floor bracket to seat mount studs with OEM nuts. Attach rear floor bracket to seat mount studs with OEM nuts.. Note: Run wiring for Dome light, rear fan and other equipment prior to installing floor. Loosely attach floor to brackets with eight (8) 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts. Carriage bolt heads go on the K9 side of floor. (floor to rear bracket shown) Tighten floor mount hardware after all bolts and nuts are in place.
Remove plastic caps on the B pillar grab handles. (top and bottom) Attach lower / short L bracket to B pillar with M6 x 120mm hex head bolt and 3.5 spacer. Note: L tab goes outward. Attach upper / long L bracket to B pillar with M6 x 120mm hex head bolt and 3.5 spacer. Note: L tab goes inward. Loosely attach front bulkhead to B pillar brackets with 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts. Also attach bulkhead to floor 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts. Loosely attach rear bulkhead to floor with 1/4 x 3/4 Phillips pan head bolts and flat washers. Loosely attach ceiling to bulkheads with 1/4 x 3/4 Phillips pan head bolts and flat washers. Install LED dome light as per instructions and hardware included with the dome light kit. Loosely attach large middle filler panel to rear bulkheads with 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts. Loosely attach upper filler panel to ceiling with 1/4 x 3/4 Phillips pan head bolts and flat washers. Loosely attach upper filler panel to front bulkhead with 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolt and serrated flange nut.
Loosely attach lower filler to bulkhead and floor with 1/4 x 3/4 Phillips pan head bolts and flat washers. Loosely attach small middle filler panel to upper and lower filler panels with 1/4 x 3/4 Phillips pan head bolts and flat washers. Tighten all hardware. Mounting for optional door popper gas spring. As shown in step 8, position the ball mount bracket between 10 and 11.5 up from bottom of door panel. Mark mounting holes and drill K9 door panel and OEM door with 1/8 bit. Attach bracket with supplied sheet metal screws. Older ball mount bracket shown. As shown in step 8, position the ball mount bracket between 4 and 5 from edge of door panel. Newer Heavy Duty ball mount bracket shown. Holes are already included in front bulkhead for gas spring mount. Attach with supplied hardware. Note: Mount holes may need to be drilled depending on if you have old or new brackets provided with gas spring kit. Example of optional K9-A-102 installed on passenger side of front bulkhead. Double check, adjust and tighten all hardware as needed. Neatly silicone / caulk the lower seams to shed water out of vehicle. Note: The floor is designed to minimize the need for sealant. Caulk (sealant) is mostly needed where the floor meets the door sill and lower filler panels. Let silicone dry overnight and place rubber mat inside. Installation Complete