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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product Revision Form
7160-0381
A
INST-544
Vehicle Base, Chevro let Caprice, 2011+
Printing Spec: PS-001
•You must read and follow all of these installation instructions. Failure to follow the
installation instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death.
•Do not install or use this assembly in the area in which the airbag on the vehicle may be
deployed. The installer and user of this assembly are responsible for installing and using
this assembly outside the area in which an airbag may be deployed. (See Product
Mounting Disclaimer Below)
•Keep these installation instructions with the product and readily available in the vehicle
for future reference of other users of the product.
•Additional copies of the installation instructions can be obtained from Gamber-Johnson.
If you need assistance or have any questions, call Gamber-Johnson at 1-800-456-6868.
•Do not remove warning label from product under any circumstances.
T-Brackets
WIRE HARNESS
COVER PLATE
FLOOR BOLT
HOLE
Vehicle Base
Product Mounting Disclaimer
Gamber-Johnson is not liable under any theory of contract or tort law for any loss, damage, personal injury, special, incidental or consequential damages for personal injury or other damage
of any nature arising directly or indirectly as a result of the improper installation or use of its products in vehicle or any other application. In order to safely install and use Gamber-Johnson
products full consideration of vehicle occupants, v ehicle systems (i.e., the location of fuel lines, brakes lines, electrical, drive train or other systems), air-bags and other safety equipment is
required. Gamber-Johnson specifically disclaims any responsibility for the improper use or installation of its products not consistent with the original vehicle manufactures specifications
and recommendations, Gamber-Johnson product instruction sheets, or workmanship standards as endorsed through the Gamber-Johnson Certified Installer Program.
© copyright 2011 Gamber-Johnson, LLC
If y ou need assistance or have questions, call Gam be r-Johnson at 1-800-456- 6868
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Remove Front Passenger Seat:
1. Slide se at f o r w a rd a nd re m ove cove rs at re ar seat bolts.
2. Loosen front left side cover by prying up at rear.
3. Using 5/8" socket, remove rear seat bolts.
4. Slide seat to rear and remove front seat bolts covers by sliding them forward.
5. Disc o nn ect wire harne ss.
6. Remove seat by tilting se at forward and sliding it tow ards the rear of the ve hicle to
disengage the seat rail hooks.
7. Remove front floor mat if installed.
Install Vehicle Base :
1. Set vehicle base in place (Fig. 1).
2. Hook seat back into slots
3. Install T-Brackets using provided hardware. The tab of the bracket will be between the
vehicle base and the seat rail (Fig. 2).
4. Use rubber mallet to align seat rails into square cutouts in vehicle base (Fig. 3).
5. Replace rear s eat bolts.
6. Reconnect seat wire harnesses.
7. Install wire harness cover plate using provided hardware.
8. Replace rear seat bolt covers and floor mat if desired.
Rail should
not be sitting
on top of base
FIG. 1 - Vehicle Base Set Into Place
T-Bracket
palced
under seat
rail
FIG. 2 - Vehicle Base Alignment
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Impo v ing St abil ity:
Gamber-Johnson recommends the use of a Support Brace with this product. Once a
lower pole is installed (not included), install a Support Brace (7160-0230, not included).
The Support Brace should be installed from the highest position on the lower pole and
can be secured to a bolt behind the dash trim panel (Fig. 3) or any other secure point.
Install the Support Brace per its included installation instructions.
Further stability can be attained by bolting the vehicle base, though the provided hole, to
the f loo r of the car. Caution: Check for wire harn ess, fu el lines or other v ehicle systems
bef ore drilling through the floor.
FIG. 3 - Recommended Support Brace Anchor
WARNING
•This assembly should not be positioned in the area where the airbag may be deployed.
•DO NOT position the equipment in front of an airbag. Equipment positioned in front of an
airbag may cause serious injury or death if an airbag is activated.
If installation of the equipment requires that the equipment be placed in front of an airbag,
•
the airbag should be deactivated. In order to secure permission for deactivating the airbag
you must contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at
gain permission to do so. If you have any questions or need assistance, call
Gamber-Johnson at 1-800-456-6868.
•High speed vehicle turns may cause parts of the assembly to swivel, interfering with the
driver or other equipment.
1-800-424-9393 to
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