INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

K9-C23-2 2015 – 2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE Police Package Vehicle (PPV)

Accepts optional K9-A-101 for Dual K9 transportation

TOOLS REQUIRED: Power drill Phillips screwdriver Wire cutters /Crimping tool Drill bit set Standard & metric socket sets Open-end wrench set HARDWARE: QTY DESCRIPTION PART # 1 Main Housing KNM02001-K2 1 Driver side tunnel KNM02038-C23 1 Passenger side tunnel KNM02039-C23 2 Floor mount base plate KNM01081-C14 2 Floor mount leg KNM01048 1 Passenger side door panel DP-C23-6A 1 Driver side door panel DP-C23-1A 1 Passenger side hinged window guard WGI-C23-6-K9 1 Driver side hinged window guard WGI-C23-1-K9 6 #12 x 3/4" Phillips Pan head sheet metal screw - SS GSM34177 4 1/4" x 1 ½” Hex Head Lag Bolt GSM33062 26 1/4" x 1/2" Stainless Carriage Bolts GSM32022 42 1/4" Hex Flange Serrated Nuts Zinc GSM30170 (16 for legs) 16 1/4" x 3/4" Stainless Carriage Bolts GSM32024 (16 for legs) 10 #10 x 1/2 Phillips flat head sheet metal screw - SS GSM34150 (window guard bracket) 8 #10 x 1/2 Phillips pan head sheet metal screw – SS GSM34169 (hinge to door panel) 18 #10 x 3/4 Phillips pan head sheet metal screw- SS GSM34170 (door panel) 1 Dome Light Kit K9-A-106 1 Tube White Caulk PRM97343 1 46” x 45” 3/16” Rubber Mat KNM01029-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.

INSTALLATION: 1. REMOVE INTERIOR:

Remove rear seats Remove top, side, and bottom plastic rear trim caps

2. REMOVE REAR OEM DOOR PANELS: (see page 5 for details) Remove speaker, door handle, and lock Remove switch assembly from plastic housing (leave plug on switch)

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KNM02001-K2 Main K9 Housing

Optional-# K9-A-301 10” Fan

Fan can be mounted on either

side or on back wall.

KNM02038-C23 Driver-side

tunnel assembly

LED Dome Light

KNM01081-C14mounting plates

& KNM01048

mounting legs KNM02039-C23 Passenger-side

tunnel assembly

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 sandwich baggy to protect

switch from moisture and/or water.

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1. 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.

2. 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.

Passenger Side Mounting Leg Assembly Driver Side Mounting Leg Assembly

7 ½” inches

Use forward four (4) holes for bracket and attach bolts in the two (2) unused holes.

Note: the second set of holes is for older Tahoe installations.

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3. 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.

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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.

Rear floor lag bolts. ** Check under floor prior to drilling** AC refrigerant line is under floor on passenger side.

Do not install lags on the passenger side rear

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 FOR OBSTICLES PRIOR TO DRILLING.

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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.

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Alternative mounting solution shown above 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.

Also see instructions included with ACEK9 door Popper kit.

Mounting location for Optional 10” Fan K9-A-301

Can be mounted on either side wall or on rear wall of main housing. Fan cannot be

mounted on window guard without modifying tunnel top sheet metal.

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 fan cannot be

K9-C23-2 insert. (because of side tunnel design)

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.

Double check the hinge down / window cleaning feature by

removing the four (4) machine screws that hold the guard to the

upper mount bracket.

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Installation Complete (without optional divider)

This older style K9 insert design was carried over primarily for the 2015 Tahoe

Dual K9 compartment option. Optional divider part number K9-A-101

must be ordered separately.

For single K9 applications we recommend model K9-C23 and for

K9/Prisoner Transport applications we recommend model K9-C23-PT

Optional Window Guard Fan mount K9-A-104 cannot be used with this insert

because the fan will hit the sheet metal on the upper part of the tunnel.

Optional K9-A-101 Divider installation shown below.

Remove cover plate over the long slot in the rear bulkhead. Slide the center divider in through the slot

and loosely attach the bulkhead with long “L” brackets provided with 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolts and nuts.

Long “L” brackets go on the rear side.

Loosely attach center divider to the forward end of ceiling and floor using small “L” brackets provided

with 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolts and nuts. Tighten all hardware.

Note: The rubber floor mat will need to be notches

around the floor bracket.