BOLT-IN. NO DRILLING. CHECKED PROPERLY.
Every KAP bracket mounts using your vehicle's factory seat mounting points. No drilling, no cutting, no modification. It is designed for straightforward installation using standard hand tools.
The seat fasteners you will be working with are safety-critical. Follow your vehicle manufacturer's service procedure for them, follow the steps below and any model-specific notes on your product page, and have a qualified automotive technician check your work before you rely on it.
Your product page comes first. Some vehicles have model-specific installation notes. Where they exist, they override this general guide and the video.
BEFORE YOU START
Confirm the bracket matches your vehicle. Check the label against your year, model, trim and the seat side you are fitting. If anything does not match, stop and contact us. Do not force a bracket to fit.
Check your product page for model-specific notes.
Get the vehicle manufacturer's seat fastener procedure. It is in the service manual or available from a dealer. It may require replacement bolts, threadlocker, a tightening sequence and a torque figure. KAP does not publish seat-bolt torque values because the vehicle manufacturer sets them.
Do not disturb wiring. Many seats carry airbag, seat-belt tensioner and occupancy sensor wiring underneath. Do not disconnect, pinch, stretch or obstruct it. If the vehicle procedure requires battery disconnection, follow it.
THE INSTALL, IN GENERAL
Park on level ground, engine off, key out. Slide the seat to the position that gives access to the mounting bolts.
Remove the seat bolt covers if fitted.
Loosen or remove the relevant seat bolts following the vehicle manufacturer's procedure. Usually the two front bolts; some vehicles need the rear bolts loosened so the seat can tilt.
Attach the extinguisher cage to the bracket using the KAP-supplied M5 bolts, washers and nylock nuts unless your product page states otherwise. Tighten securely. Do not substitute damaged or mismatched hardware. Position the cage so the release is within reach of the seat it faces.
Position the bracket over the seat mounting points. The slots line up with the factory bolt holes.
Refit the seat fasteners through the bracket, per the manufacturer's procedure.
Start bolts by hand; if one does not turn freely, back it out and start again.
Tighten to the manufacturer's specification.
Refit the bolt covers if they still fit.
GET IT CHECKED
We recommend having your installation checked by a qualified automotive technician, in particular the seat fasteners and the seat-belt and airbag clearances. It is a short job for a workshop and the right call for a fastener that holds your seat to the car.
YOUR EXTINGUISHER
KAP brackets are designed for metal-strapped, cage-style vehicle extinguisher mounts only. The cage must be suitable for vehicle use, correctly sized for your extinguisher, in good condition and installed per its manufacturer's instructions. Plastic clip mounts, adhesive mounts and strap-only mounts are not suitable.
The bracket suits extinguishers in the size range on your product page. See our Installation.
Never remove or use the extinguisher while the vehicle is moving. Stop safely and secure the vehicle first.
NEED A HAND?
Send your order number, your vehicle's year, model and trim, and a photo of what you are looking at to help@kap-industries.com. Monday to Friday, Mountain Time. We aim to respond within one business day.
To the extent permitted by law, KAP is not responsible for installation that does not follow the supplied instructions or the vehicle manufacturer's procedures. If you are unsure at any point, stop and contact us or a qualified technician.
INSTALL VIDEO
WATCH IT DONE, THEN CHECK YOUR PRODUCT PAGE
Our general install video shows a typical KAP bracket installation start to finish: preparing the seat, attaching the cage, positioning the bracket, refitting the seat fasteners and the checks to do before you drive.
NEED MORE?
Every bracket ships with a safety sheet, and the Installation page covers the general steps in writing. If you are stuck, send your order number and a photo of where you are up to. Contact us and we will talk you through it.
FILMED YOUR OWN?
If you filmed your install and would let us share it, send us the link. Customer videos are published only after KAP technical review.
EXTINGUISHER COMPATIBILITY
THE BRACKET IS ONE HALF. HERE IS THE OTHER.
KAP brackets are sold without an extinguisher at launch. KAP extinguishers are coming; join the list below. Until then, this guide tells you what to look for.
THE ONE RULE
Your extinguisher must be fitted to a metal-strapped, cage-style vehicle mount that is suitable for vehicle use, correctly sized for the cylinder, in good condition and installed per its manufacturer's instructions.
A KAP bracket does not hold the extinguisher directly. It holds the extinguisher's own metal cage, which attaches to the bracket with the supplied M5 hardware. Plastic clip mounts, adhesive mounts and strap-only mounts are not suitable. If your extinguisher came with a plastic clip, buy a metal vehicle cage for it. Most extinguisher manufacturers sell one.
SIZE
KAP brackets are designed around the 2.5 lb class, the size commonly used in vehicles in the US.
| Spec | Range the bracket accepts |
|---|---|
| Cylinder diameter | up to approx. 3.2 in |
| Cylinder height with head | approx. 12 in |
Larger 5 lb units are generally too tall for under-seat mounting and are not recommended.
AGENT
The bracket does not care what is inside the cylinder. Choose an agent suited to your use, and if you race, check your sanctioning body's rules on minimum size and acceptable agents.
CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY
Metal cage with strap and latch, suitable for vehicle use
Cylinder diameter and height within the range above
Cage bolt holes match the bracket slot pattern
Extinguisher in date and gauge in the green
Unsure? Send us the make and model of your extinguisher and a photo of its mount.
KAP EXTINGUISHERS
We are finalising a KAP extinguisher range for the US, matched to our brackets. Join the list and be first to know.
A fire extinguisher bracket holds an extinguisher. It does not prevent, detect or suppress fire. Inspect and maintain your extinguisher as its manufacturer and any applicable rules require.