KK-K9-F18-K INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K9 Kit for 2013-2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY ** For K9 applications, it is recommended to order the Interceptor...
KK-K9-F18-K INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K9 Kit for 2013-2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY ** For K9 applications, it is recommended to order the Interceptor Utility with the OEM optional Aux Rear Air conditioning. (Ford option code 17A) TOOLS Needed: Phillips Screw Driver Standard Socket set Metric Socket set
Trim panel removal tool Wire Cutters /Crimpers T-20 Torx bit
PARTS & HARDWARE: QTY DESCRIPTION 1 Front bulkhead with sliding door 2 Lower “B” pillar bracket 2 Upper “B” pillar bracket 1 Rear bulkhead 1 Rear bulkhead reinforcement bracket 1 Floor 1 Front floor bracket 1 Rear floor bracket (lower) 1 Rear floor bracket (upper) 1 Ceiling 2 Ceiling air duct vents 1 Passenger side upper filler (large) 1 Passenger side upper filler (small) 1 Driver side upper filler (large) 1 Driver side upper filler (small) 1 Passenger side lower filler 1 Driver side lower filler 1 Rubber Mat 1 Driver side door panel 1 Passenger side door panel 1 Driver side hinged window guard 1 Passenger side hinged window guard 1 Dome Light Kit 30 1/4” serrated flange nut 4 1/4 x 3/4” Hex head bolt 4 1/4 Lock washer 30 1/4 x 3/4” Carriage bolt – SS 22 1/4 x 3/4” Phillips pan head screw - SS 26 1/4 Flat washer - SS 10 #10 x 1/2 Phillips flat head sheet metal screw - SS 17 #10 x 1/2 Phillips pan head sheet metal screw – SS 20 #10 x 3/4 Phillips pan head sheet metal screw- SS 1 Silicone caulk (sealant) 2 Rubber Bumper 2 6MM nut
Remove rear passenger door panels first. Behind the door open paddle handle, remove plastic cover and bolt. (10mm socket)
Underneath door handle, remove plastic cover and bolt. (10mm socket) Note: A small 90° scribe helps to pick plastic covers off.
Remove / unsnap entire door panel from door. (Trim removal tool)
Disconnect latch cable from door handle.
Remove window switch from door panel and reattach it to original plug. Tape the switch to the vapor barrier to protect it from moisture.
Carefully remove the door lock rod from O.E.M. lock assembly.
NOTE: It is very important that lock rod does not prevent the electric lock from working. Removing the rod is recommended
Remove screws at bottom of door panel. (7mm socket)
Remove door speaker. (7mm socket)
Example mounting of lock latch release solenoid for optional Hot-N-Pop # K9-A-201 kit. 1. Drill inner door skin and bolt on solenoid. 2. OEM latch cable attaches directly to solenoid. 3. You will need to keep tension on the latch cable using cable clamps. 4. Turn latch override KK-K9-F18-K_INST_2-13.docx switch to enable lock.
Make sure O.E.M. door parts are secure and locks and windows are operational by using front door controls. NOTE: Double check the lock operation several times before installing the new K9 door panel.
Place K9 kit door panel onto door. The top will hook onto rubber molding. Position so it lines up with the two existing (protruding) bolts. Drill mounting holes with 5/32” drill bit. Attach door panels with #10 x 3/4 Phillips pan head sheet metal screws.
Attach rubber bumper to OEM door stud with 6mm nut. This will go on top of existing nut. Bumper is used as a stud guard. This step can be done before or after the door panel installation, but make sure the stud is center on the hole.
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.
Position window guard inside window frame. Use 5/32” drill bit and drill hinge mounting holes in 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 in upper door / window frame. Drill 5/32 holes.
Attach upper mount bracket with #10 x 1/2 Phillips flat head sheet metal screws.
Door Panel and Window Guard complete. NOTE: It is very important to check the lock and window operation several times before closing door.
Temporarily remove rear cargo tire cover, small forward cargo floor and hard foam block filler.
Note: As of 2/2014, Door window guards have obround slotted holes to minimize the possibility of fingers accidently being put into the K9 compartment.
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Remove rear seat bracket nuts only. (21 mm socket) Save Hardware. DO NOT remove OEM support brace hardware.
Remove rear seat side bolts. (15 mm socket)
Flip seats forward and remove remaining seat nuts and bolts. (15 mm socket) Save Hardware Remove seats.
Use OEM nuts and bolts to attach forward K9 kit floor bracket to seat mount locations. Note: If vehicle includes the Optional OEM wire conduit, the conduit will need to be cut or removed.
Use OEM nuts to attach rear / lower K9 kit bracket to rear seat mount locations. Note: Run wiring for Dome light, rear fan and other equipment prior to installing floor.
Attach rear upper floor mount bracket to lower bracket with four (4) 1/4”x 3/4" hex head bolts and lock washers. (7/16 socket) Tighten all floor bracket hardware.
Loosely attach floor to floor brackets with eight (8) 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts.
Shift floor rearward and all floor tighten hardware. (7/16 socket) Note: Run wiring for Dome light, rear fan and other equipment prior to installing floor.
Prior to front bulkhead installation, remove OEM “B” pillar grab handles. Attach upper front bulkhead flat “L” bracket to “B” pillar with OEM grab handle screw. (“L” flange faces out as shown) (7 mm socket) KK-K9-F18-K_INST_2-13.docx
Attach lower front bulkhead (double bend) bracket to “B” pillar with OEM grab handle screw. (“L” flange faces in as shown)
Loosely attach front bulkhead to “B” pillar brackets with 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts. Bracket goes on inside of bulkhead flange.
Loosely attach front bulkhead to floor with 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts. Note: Old version had round head Phillips bolts.
Remove OEM plastic side hanger brackets. (T-20 Torx)
View of rear bulkhead with reinforcement bracket. Temporarily remove and save lower outside 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts and serrated nuts.
Loosely attach rear bulkhead to floor with 1/4 x 3/4 round head Phillips bolts and flat washers. Note: Rear cross support brace goes to rear of vehicle.
Front and rear bulkheads in place.
Place ceiling on top of front and rear bulkheads.
Loosely attach ceiling to rear bulkhead with 1/4 x 3/4 round head Phillips bolts and flat washers.
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Loosely attach ceiling to front bulkhead with 1/4 x 3/4 round head Phillips bolts and flat washers.
Loosely attach upper filler panel to ceiling 1/4 x 3/4 round head Phillips bolts and flat washers.
Loosely attach upper filler panel to rear bulkhead with 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolt and serrated nut. Note: It may be easier to attach this bolt prior to the two ceiling bolts.
View of small upper filler panel.
View of passenger side lower filler panel installed.
Attach small upper filler panel to large upper filler panel with 1/4 x 3/4 round head Phillips bolts and flat washers.
The previously removed rear hard foam block will need to be cut before reinstallation. Mark and cut 3” inches off forward end of foam block.
Attach lower filler panel to floor with 1/4 x 3/4 round head Phillips bolts and flat washers. Attach to rear bulkhead with 1/4 x 3/4 carriage bolts and serrated nuts.
Cutting foam is very easy with an electric steak knife. Cut with other tool as desired.
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Reinstall foam block into original position.
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. .
Mount dome light and vents to ceiling with #10 x 1/2 Phillips pan sheet metal screws. (connect wire before installing) Wire dome light to on/off switch. Switch location to be determined by the installer. K9 kits include an LED dome as of 1/3/2014 See instructions included with LED light.
Example mounting location for the door gas spring for the optional # KK-K9-HP-5010-X kit Hot-N-Pop
Optional driver side window guard / fan mount shown. Part number WGI-F18-FAN-1 **Only works with optional KK-K9-HA-FKT-10 fan** Passenger side fan mount also available - # WGI-F18-FAN-6
Install optional 10” emergency exhaust fan # KK-K9-HA-FKT-10 on rear bulk head. Reinstall OEM rear cargo floor. Note: See optional window guard fan
mount part number WGI-F18-FAN-1 For alternative fan mounting.
Example mounting location for the optional air circulation fan # KK-K9-FAN
KK-K9-F18-K Installation Complete
NOTE: 12” fan not recommended for the Interceptor Utility. KK-K9-F18-K_INST_2-13.docx
