AMP Research PowerStep 76263-01A User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
APPLICATION MODEL YR PART #
Sprinter Van 2007 - 2018 76263-01A
(2 - sided)
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
TOOLS REQUIRED
q Safety goggles
q Measuring tape
q 13mm wrench
q 19mm wrench
q 13mm socket
q 10mm socket
q Ratchet wrench and extension
q Wire stripper / cutter
q 3/16” hex key (allen wrench)
q 4mm hex key (allen wrench)
q Electrical tape
SKILL LEVEL
4= Experienced
12 3 4
INSTALLATION TIME
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5-Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTY
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6,641,158; 6,830,257; 6,834,875; 6,938,909; 7,055,839; 7,380,807; 7,398,985; 7,584,975 ©2012 AMP Research. All rights reserved.
Printed in USA.
q T25 Torx Driver

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Attaching motor to linkage assembly
The motors must be attached to the linkage assemblies before continuing the
installation process.
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.
EXPLODED VIEW
• Motor
• Socket cap screw
• Washer
• Drive Gear Housing Cover

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Motor Linkage Assembly (Passenger)
3a
Idler Linkage Assembly (Passenger)
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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
2b
Motor Linkage Assembly (Driver)
3b
Idler Linkage Assembly (Driver)

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8x8
Socket Cap Screw
9x20
Cable Tie (7”)
10 x2
Cable Tie (11”)
PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
11 x3
Posi-Splice Connector
12 x8
M8x12 Flange Bolt
14 x4
Large Washer
13 x4
M8x25 Flange Bolt
15 x12
M8 Rivet Nut
4
Wire Harness
6x7
M8 Hex bolt
7x8
Washer (SS)
5
Controller STA

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Drill Template
TAPE TAPE
TAPE
TAPE
BEND DOWN 90 Degrees
SPRINTER POWERSTEP DRILL TEMPLATE
Use center punch, pilot drill (1/8”),
then drill final hole size (17/32”)
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PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
17 x8
Butt Connector
16 x4
LED Lamp
18
Rivet Nut Tool
20
Rear Support Bracket
(Passenger rear)
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Support Bracket (Driver
rear and Passenger front)
x2
M8 small head
Hex bolt
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Bracket (Driver Front)

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Pre Drill holes with an 1/8” Drill and then drill to
17/32”. Then insert rivet nuts into position. Refer
to install card in rivet nut tool bag. Then pre
thread m8 screws and washers into position
Set template up to marked line. Center punch holes.
13mm
4
6
Rear Drive Linkage install: Locate rear linkage
location. Clean undercoating so any proud edges are
knocked off and mounting surface is at.
Set Upper mount up to bump in sheetmetal and
mark side of linkage near mounting slot.
Warning: Rivet nuts not
properly collapsed will not
hold securely to sheet metal.
Set rear Drive linkage over bolts. Using a 13mm box
wrench snug up two bolts on linkage.
Using supplied Flange bolts install bracket onto
Drive linkage Upper mount. Do not tighten to allow
for adjustment. Use shorter bolts to prevent bolt and
linkage arm interference.
13mm
Passenger Side
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4
7
9 10
11
1
8
Rear AC (Not on every vehicle. On
vehicles that have AC line, gently shift
line to add clearance at upper mount.)
Front Idler Linkage Install: Locate front linkage
mounting position. Location is approx 11” forward of
tab in unibody crossmember as show. Tape template
in place and center punch holes.
Pre Drill holes with an 1/8” Drill and then drill to
17/32”. Then insert rivet nuts into position. Refer
to install card in rivet nut tool bag. Then pre
thread m8 screws and washers into position
Warning: Rivet nuts not
properly collapsed will not
hold securely to sheet metal.
Using supplied Flange bolts install bracket onto Idler
linkage Upper mount. Do not tighten to allow for
adjustment. Use shorter bolts to prevent bolt and
linkage arm interference.
13mm
Set front idler linkage over bolts. Using a 13mm box
wrench snug up two bolts on linkage. Once bracket
are installed attach motor to rear linkage. See page 2
for motor installation.
13mm
BEND DOWN 90 Degrees
SPRINTER POWERSTEP DRILLTEMPLATE
Usecenter punch, pilot drill (1/8”),
then drill nal hole size (17/32”)
1
234
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
1113
1 2
Driver Side
Locate Driver side front linkage location. Clean undercoating o so any proud edges are knocked o and
mounting surface is at. Front idler linkage location is approx. 10”Forward of unibody cross member. Tape
template in place and center punch holes.

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13
4
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Install Running board onto lower mounts.
Measure 9 inches from end of board to side of
linkage as shown below.
9”
1
2
34
5
BEND DOWN 90 Degrees
TAPE
TAPE
Locate Driver side rear Drive linkage location. Clean
undercoating o so any proud edges are knocked
o and mounting surface is at. Rear drive linkage
location is approx. 2” Rearward of unibody cross
member. Tape template in place and center punch
holes. Drill and insert rivet nuts.
Install running board onto lower mounts,
measure 3”from end of board to side of
linkage as shown below.
Using light pressure pull out from the inside edge of the running board to get the step in the level position.
Hold the running board in position. Mark upper hole location in rear brackets.
Driver side
Passenger side
Pre Drill holes with an 1/8” Drill and then drill to
17/32”. Then insert rivet nuts into position. Refer
to install card in rivet nut tool bag. Then pre
thread m8 screws and washers into position
Warning: Rivet nuts not
properly collapsed will not
hold securely to sheet metal.

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Remove bracket bolts on side of upper mount to
rotate out of way. Center punch, Pre drill with 1/8”
and then nal drill to 17/32”. Install rivet nut. Install
longer ange bolt and reassemble bolts on bracket at
linkage.
With front bracket in place mark hole. Center punch,
Pre drill with 1/8” and then nal drill to 17/32”. Install
rivet nut. Install longer ange bolt and reassemble
bolts on bracket at linkage. Note: 2 Washers
are provided to space out multiple layers of
sheetmetal.
Run harness end up through the large rubber boot.
Zip tie around boot may need to be removed to route
wire through. If so use one supplied and re-seal boot.
Remove Drivers seat box cover. Be careful not to
damage Air Bag wire that runs across cover.
Install bracket into position and tighten using 13mm socket or wrench. Once brackets are installed attach
motor to rear linkage. See page 2 for motor installation.

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Route remaining wires up and over exhaust heat
shield and back along each side to motors. Connect
plug to motors.
9
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Route Trigger wires (Solid Purple and Purple / Black
Stripe and module power wire) under seat and out
under sill plate cover.
9
25
Mount controller under seat to wire loom. Use
supplied zip ties to mount controller.
Route 3 wires up towards driver side kick panel.
Remove Fuses. Connect positive terminal on power lead using
a 10mm socket or wrench. Connect ground to body ground in
bottom of seat box.

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Remove dash cover panel using a T25 Torx driver. Once cover is removed locate black BUS Connector
and lift o fram e to allow for easier install.
Remove Secondary lock on Bus Connector. Once
connector lock is removed using supplied module
Connect 2 pin plug into 3rd port as shown
Reinstall Bus Connector onto frame under dash.
Remove Dash frame support bolt with a 13mm
Socket. Connect the ground terminal of the
Module to this bolt.
T25
13mm

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Using supplied Posi Spice connectors connect
matching wire colors together. Red, Purple and
Purple w Black Stripe wires.
Replace all dash panels and sill plate covers. .
Secure module and wires up under dash using
supplied zip ties.
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Measure from the front edge of door line on the pinch weld to the specied lengths below. Measure at 12”
for the front LED Light and 60” for the rear LED Light.
Afx lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure lamp
is afxed to a at, clean surface.
Drill a 9/32” hole through the pinch weld at marked
locations. Debur all holes.
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Some vehicles may have a shield shown.
Verify Board does not come in contact
with shield. If board contacts shield
bend shield out of the way to prevent
contact.

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Using supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp
wires. Red to Red, Black to Black
4
Reinstall fuse.
Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED Lights work
when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels.
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.
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:
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 trappedin the running
board mechanism, possibly leading to unwanted noise. If this occurs, manually set the running boards to
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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Congratulations on your purchase of the
genuine AMP Research PowerStep!
Here’s what you should know...
AMP RESEARCH warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for FIVE (5) YEARS FROM
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 specied. The
decision to repair or replace is wholly within the discretion of the manufacturer.
for instructions. You must retain proof of purchase and submit a copy with any items returned for warranty work. Upon
completion of warranty work, if any, we will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight prepaid. Damage
to our products caused by accidents, re, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation, misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts
not manufactured by us, is not covered under this warranty.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE SAME DURATION AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUR COMPANY SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
FOR WARRANTY ISSUES WITH THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CALL AMP RESEARCH CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-888-983-2204
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
AMP Research PowerStep running boards automatically move
when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.