AMP Research PowerStep 75101-01A User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
APPLICATION MODEL YR AMP PART #
Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 2002 - 2008 75101-01A
Dodge Ram Quad Cab 2500/3500 2003 - 2009 75101-01A
Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2006 - 2009 75118-01A
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TOOLS REQUIRED
qSafety goggles
qMeasuring tape
qFlat blade screwdriver
qPhillips head screwdriver
qRight angle drill
q1/8” drill bit
q13 mm socket
qRatchet wrench and extension
qSoldering iron
qWire crimpers
qWire stripper / cutter
qCorrosion inhibiter
q3/16” hex key wrench (allen wrench )
q1/8” hex key wrench (allen wrench)
q4 mm hex key wrench (allen wrench )
qPop rivet tool
qElectrical tape
INSTALLATION TIME
12 3 4
SKILL LEVEL
4= Experienced
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WARRANTY
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Attaching motor to linkage assembly
The motors need to be installed before continuing with the rest of the Power
Step install.
EXPLODED VIEW
• Motor
• Socket cap screw
• Washer
• Drive Gear Housing Cover
CAUTION: HANDLE WITH CARE.
To ensure our customers receive all components with full integrity, we pack
the motors separate from their linkage assemblies. This requires that the
installer position and fasten the motor before continuing with the install.
Please follow the instructions below and handle the assembly carefully.
CAUTION: Dropping the assembly or any excessive impact MAY cause
damage to the motor.
Instructions:
1. Position the gear cover in place as shown if not already in place.
2. Seat motor into position on the three mounting bosses. This may require
an adjustment of the gear by moving the swing arms.
3. After seating into place, fasten the motor with the three motor mount
screws with 4mm Hex Head. Tighten screws to 36 in-lbs (4N-m). Do not
over torque.

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Driver Rear Bracket
4
Passenger Rear Bracket
2x2
Front Bracket
7
Wire Harness
8
Controller STA
DRIVER REAR BRACKET PASSENGER REAR BRACKET
6
Motor Linkage
x2
5
Idler Linkage
x2
1x2
Running board assembly
D
B
(A) End cap left (x1)
(B) End cap right (x1)
(C) T-nut insert (x2)
(D) Socket cap screw (x2)
(E) End cap wedge right (x1)
(F) End cap wedge left (x1)
A
CE
F

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9x8
Hex Bolt
10 x4
Hex Bolt
11 x8
Socket Cap Screw
13 x4
Mounting Insert
12 x8
Blind Rivet
14 x20
Cable tie (7”)
15 x2
Cable tie (11”)
PARTS LIST AND
HARDWARE
IDENTIFICATION
17
Damper Bracket Kit
(Only needed for 1500 Quad Cab)
16 x4
Posi-Taps™ (Red/Grey)
19 x4
Grommet
20 x8
Butt Connector
18 x4
LED Lamp

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3 4
5
2
6 7
FRONT
13
3
10
DRIVER REAR BRACKET SHOWN
Prepare brackets for install
NOTE FOR MEGA CAB:
Remove tape and cut as
indicated for Mega Cab
rear driver bracket if not
already done.
Install rear mounting bracket
13
3
10
TABS REST ON EDGE
TORQUE
16 ft-lbs. (22 N-m)
13 mm
(PULL BACK ON BOLT
WHILE TIGHTENING)
13
3
10
Fasten down rear mounting bracket
After drilling apply
paint to prevent
rusting.
Bracket must be flush with the
sidewall before riveting.
X2
12
TORQUE
1.5 ft-lbs. (2 N-m)
1/8"
Note: Steps 1-8 shown on driver side.
Repeat these steps on passenger side.
Counting large oval sill holes from the front,
remove covering (plug or tape) from the
below indicated mounting points.
QUAD CAB: 3rd and 7th from the front.
MEGA CAB: 3rd and 8th from the front.
1/8”

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10
11
8
Repeat steps 2 thru 6 for front
mounting bracket.
2
10
12
3
2
9
9
5
6
DRIVER SIDE
TORQUE
16 ft-lbs. (22 N-m)
CAUTION: Swing in idler arm can
cause pinch point.
Install rear mounting bracket
4
2
6
9
5
9
TORQUE
16 ft-lbs. (22 N-m)
CAUTION: SWING IN IDLER ARM
CAN CAUSE PINCH POINT
4
Mount step extrusion to linkage assemblies.
Fasten loosely to allow for adjustments.
11"
6
1
5
11
11
3/16"
TORQUE
10 ft-lbs. (13.5 N-m)
FRONT
PASSENGER SIDE

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13 14
12
Attach 11” cable ties loosely around
harness.
Attach wire harness to the control box.
Slide controller through cable ties. Line up
cable ties with grooves in controller and
tighten.
15
8
7
Remove fuse from Power Step wire harness.
+
7
7
14
14
Route long leg of wire harness to passenger side across fire wall. Secure with tie wraps.
7_
+
GROUND
Attach power leads, red lead to positive
battery terminal and the black lead to body
ground as shown.
8
Note: Make sure controller connector
locking tabs fully engage.

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18
19 20
7
8
+
UNTERMINATED WIRES
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE
7
7

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21
23
24
Remove plastic panel beneath steering column.
Remove metal panel revealed by step 21.
Model y
ears 2002-2005 will not have this
panel to remove
.
A/C vent ( left of steering column )
Parking break release
Dash light dimmer
25
For 2006-2009 Models:
Locate bundle of wires high and
to the left of diecast steering
column mount.
Note: Bundle of wires leads
toward back of fuel guage and
is located directly above bundle
of wires grounded to left panel.
Pull wires through and run
them up to the wires found
in the previous step.
Grey Plug
For 2002-2005 Models: Remove the cluster and instrument panel to access the grey plug.

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Strip 3/8” Insert and
Tighten
Strip 3/8” Insert and
Tighten
(Drive/Rear) (Drive/Front)
On each side of the vehicle measure from the front edge
of door line on the pinch weld to the specied lengths
below. Measure at 26” for the front LED Light and 58” for
the rear LED Light.
58”
26”
27
26
28 29
30 31
VT/WT
VT/WT
VT/YL
VT/YL
VT/GY
VT/GY
VT
VT
TN/RD
VT/WT
TN/Y
VT/YL
VT/OR
VT/GY
TN
VT
7
14
2X BOTH SIDES
7
REINSTALL FUSE
6
7
2X BOTH SIDES
Using supplied Posi-
TapsTM splice the Power
Step trigger wires into
their corresponding
door ajar wire. See
steps 26 and 27 for wire
colors.
Note: You may nd two VL/YL wires in
bundle. Only one works correctly.
(Pass/Front) (Pass/Rear) (Drive/Rear) (Drive/Front)
(Pass/Rear) (Pass/Front)
Model Years 2004- 2009
Model Years 2002- 2003

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Drill a 9/32” hole through the pinch weld at marked
locations. Debur all holes.
Insert grommet into drilled holes. Insert lamp wires
through the grommets.
Afx lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure lamp
is afxed to a at, clean surface.
20
Using supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp
wires. Red to Red, Black to Black. Once Crimped
use heat gun to shrink tube.
Close and wrap with conduit and electrical tape.
Secure all loose wires with cable ties, with lamp
wires pulled upward to avoid any wire snagging.
18
19
18
32 33
34 35
36 37
Reinstall fuse.

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Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED Lights work when doors open
and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels.
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CORRECT OPERATION OF LIGHTS: All four lamps will illuminate upon opening any door of vehicle. Lamps
will stay on until restowing of both Power Steps or until 5 minutes has expired with the doors open. When the
lights timeout after 5 minutes, they can be reillumintated by closing and opening any door of vehicle.
FINAL SYSTEM CHECK
Check that all doors activate the PowerStep and the LED lights work when doors open and close.
NORMAL OPERATION: When the doors open, PowerStep automatically deploys from under the vehicle.
When the doors are closed, PowerStep will automatically return to the stowed/retracted position. Note that
there is a 2-second delay before the PowerStep returns to the stowed/retracted position.

Automatic power deploy:
The running boards will extend down and out when the doors are opened.
Automatic power stow:
The running boards will return to the stowed position when the doors are closed. There will be a 2-second
delay before the running boards move to the stowed position.
Automatic stop:
If an object is in the way of the moving running board, the running board will automatically stop.
To reset, clear any obstruction, then simply open and close the door to resume normal operation.
Manually set in the deployed (OUT) position for access to the roof:
The running boards can be manually set in the deployed position by rmly holding the step down with
your foot while at the same time closing the door. To resume normal operation, open and close the door.
Maintenance: In adverse conditions, debris such as mud, dirt, and salt may become trapped in the running
board mechanism, possibly leading to unwanted noise. If this occurs, manually set the running boards to
the deployed position and ush the front and rear hinge arms with a high-pressure car wash wand.
Avoid spraying the motors directly. After washing, apply silicone spray lubricant to the hinge pivot pins.
Do not apply silicone, wax or protectants like Armor All® to the running board stepping surface.
Caution! Keep hands away when the running board is in motion.
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DATE OF PURCHASE, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance. This warranty applies to the original
purchaser only. All remedies under this warranty are limited to the repair replacement of the product itself, or the repair
or replacement of any component part thereof, found by the factory to be defective within the time period specified. The
decision to repair or replace is wholly within the discretion of the manufacturer.
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WARNING
Be sure to read and precisely follow the provided instructions when installing this product. Failure to do so could place the vehicle
occupants in a potentially dangerous situation. After installing or reinstalling, re-check to insure that the product is properly installed.
POWERDEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS OPERATION: AMP Research PowerStep running boards automatically move
when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.