AMP Research PowerStep 77126-01A User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
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TOOLS REQUIRED
qSafety goggles
qMeasuring tape
qPower Drill
q10 mm socket
q13 mm socket
q1/2” socket
qRatchet wrench and extension
qWire crimpers
qWire stripper / cutter
q3/16” hex key wrench (allen wrench)
q4mm hex key wrench ( allen wrench )
qElectrical tape
qWeather proof caulking (silicone sealer)
qSilicone spray
INSTALLATION TIME
12 3 4
SKILL LEVEL
4= Experienced
AMP RESEARCH TECH SUPPORT 1-888-983-2204 (Press 2) Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
APPLICATION AMP Part #
Chevrolet Silverado1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 - Crew Cab 2007-2013 77126-01A
5-Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTY
Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 - Crew Cab 2007-2014 77126-01A
GMC Sierra 2500/3500
Note:The application works only on the Crew Cab model Vehicles.
(Excludes all 2011-up models with Diesel Engine.)

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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.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Attaching motor to Linkage assembly.
EXPLODED VIEW
80-03129-90 Motor
19-03179-90 Socket cap screw
19-03133-90 Washer
19-03138-90 Drive Gear Housing Cover

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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
Cut Dimension
2
Motor Linkage assembly
5
Wire harness
3
Idler Linkage assembly
x2 x2
6
A06 Controller
7
Posi-Tap™
x4 8x20
M8 Hex Bolt w
Conical washer
4
Rail Assembly
9x6
M8 Nut w Conical
washer
x2

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Socket Cap Screw
14 x8
19-02640-90
Grommet
18
Cable tie (11”)
20 x2
Cable tie (7”)
19
x20
21
LED Lamp
x4
13 x6
M8 U-nut
11
M5 Washer
x6
10 x6
M5 Hex Bolt
22
Butt Connector
x8
12 x4
M6 Flange Bolt
Upper Mount
Spacer
17 x4
23
LED Light Bracket
x4
5/16-18
Carriage Bolt
15 x10
5/16-18
Flange nut
16 x10
25
Linkage Mounting
Bracket
x4 26
Rail Mounting
Bracket
x2
27 x2
Gear Cover
28 x2
Motor
24
Tubing
(installation tool)

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Insert and position Carriage bolts (15) into slot on rail (4). Insert from either end of rail. Using Flange
Nuts (12) provided assemble Brackets 2x (25) & 1x (26) onto the rail (4). Driver side shown. Dimensions
shown are for reference. Do not tighten this will allow for rail adjustment when mounted onto vehicle.
Insert U-Nut in last sheetmetal tab / hole from front. Set rail up into position. Starting with the rear bracket
work towards the two front brackets. Attach Bolts
2x (8) and Nut 1x (9). Snug to body do not tighten!
Note: Forward and middle bracket may not need nut if threaded
insert is present.
Thread supplied bolts 2x (8) into Rear Drive Linkage.
Repeat step for Front Idler Linkage. Do not tighten.
Install provided spacer (17) and M6 bolt (12) into
upper mount as shown on both the Drive and Idler
linkages. Do not tighten.
5/16-18
Carriage Bolt
15 x10
8.50
37.45
61.25
Rear Of Vehicle Front Of Vehicle
Rear of vehicle
Install U Nut (9)
8
9
8
8
17
12
Note: Badge on rail sits towards the rear of the vehicle!
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16
16
B
B
B
A
A
A
Slide mounting T-nut into position, Center board in
rail pocket. Tighten fasteners to 10 ft-lbs.
Using a 13mm socket Torque linkage bolts 4x (8)
from step 5 to 16 ft-lbs Next use a 10mm socket,
torque linkage spacer bolt 2x (12) from step 6 to 8
ft-lbs.
Verify rail clearance at front fender trim and push upwards on rail to ensure rail is snug to the bottom of the
linkage mounting bracket. Using a 1/2” socket start at the rear of vehicle and work forward. Torque 5 flange
nuts (16) to 16ft-lbs.
A: Using a 13mm socket tighten 3 bolts along pinch weld first. Torque to 16ft-lbs.
B: Next torque 3 upper sill bolts to 16ft-lbs.
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8
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Using the two 11” cable ties, mount controller to
support arm next to battery. (Behind support arm on
diesel engine) On Hybrid models: Mount controller
on drivers side of engine compartment.
Plug in wire harness.
(Ensure that locking tabs engage.)
4
Remove power fuse. Attach power lead (RED wire)
to positive pole on the battery.
CAUTION: Do not ground wrench when engaged
with nut.
Attach ground lead to negative battery pole.
GAS ENGINE WIRE ROUTING
Route long end of wire harness above engine and
down through drivers side wheel well. Zip tie har-
ness to cowling clips on fire wall. Route short end
down passengers side. On Hybrid models: Long
end of wires will be routed down through pas-
senger side wheel well and short end down driv-
ers side.
Secure with zip ties.
4
DIESEL ENGINE WIRE ROUTING
Route long end of wire harness under intake and
along factory engine harness to driver side wheel
well. Route short end down passengers side.
Secure with zip ties.
5
5
5
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1
12
5
13
14
10
Pop off the threshold cover with screwdriver and
remove the kick panel. Repeat step on passenger
side.
Route wire harness along the frame and back towards
rear linkage. Secure with zip ties. Poke hole through
rubber grommet near front door on underside of floor
panel with small phillips screwdriver. Push both wires
through hole. (See Step14 for passenger side notes.)
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1
18
5
19
20
16
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4
Pull up the carpet and thread both wires through the
floor panel (same steps on passenger side EXCEPT
drill 9/32” hole in metal and add rubber grommet).
Seal holes with silicone glue and cover with
tape so carpet does not stick to glue.
REAR DOORS - Carefully remove wire wrap and
find LIGHT BLUE wire with BLACK STRIPE. On
passenger side find GREEN wire with BLACK
STRIPE. The wire is located rear of the “T” junction
where wires cross under the front seat.
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REAR DOORS - Using supplied Posi-Tap™ con-
nector, splice shorter trigger wire into wire found in
Step 16. Otherwise tape off short wire.
Location of Body
Control Module
For model years 2007-2010 locate and inspect the
Body Control Module above the brake pedal under
the dashboard. The BCM is the only module with a
pink connector. Check to see if the front door ajar
signal wires are present in the pink connector: Grey/
Black, Tan/White. If you do not see these wires the
front door panels must be removed.
Vehicles that do not have the front door ajar
signal wires in the pink connector of the
BCM must have the front door panels re-
moved in order to access the front door ajar
signal wires. For these and all Hybrid
models Go to step 22.
Remove driver side kick panel and open the loom wrapped in
grey or black tape to access the Grey / Black stripe wire. In
the passenger side kick panel the loom wrapped in green or
black tape will have a Tan / White stripe wire. Connect Power
Step Grey / Black and Tan / White wires to like colored fac-
tory wires.

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24
5
25
26
22
27
Remove plastic trim on door near mirror attachment.
Then carefully pry up window/ door lock switch plate.
Remove all plugs from switchplate
To remove door panel, first pry back tab on door
lock to remove then pry off plastic covers by handle
and door latch. Remove the 3 door bolts and
then remove door panel by prying loose all panel
fasteners.
4
4
18
Feed longer wire of Step 13 through tube into door
and pull out plastic tube on door side. Route wire
along harness to switchplate.
18
Pull back the door weather guard, unbolt speaker
and unplug. Thread plastic tube through accordion.
Remove door latch cable from door panel.

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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 conduit with
electrical tape. Secure all loose wires with cable ties.
Pull lamp wires upward to avoid any wire snagging.
Attach motor to harness using a 4mm Hex Torque to 36
in-lbs. Connect harness to motor. Secure harness with
tie wraps.
Affix LED lamp (21) to LED Bracket (23)
as shown..
Affix LED light bracket assembly to rail. Mount front
light rearward of front linkage and mount rear light
just forward of rear linkage.
For 2007-2009 Models:
Locate the brown plug in doors and using supplied
Posi-Tap™ connector, splice into trigger wire.
Drivers side: Grey / Black wire
Passengers side: Tan / White wire
Note: On Hybrid models trigger wire colors will not
match up because wire harness is flipped.
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1
30
5
31
32
28
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Brown plug
4
Reassemble door and replace plugs. Plugs
must be replaced for Power Step to operate.
4
16
For 2010-Current models:
Locate loom that runs across the top of the door
panel. Carefully remove wire wrap and locate the
following wires on either side. Drivers side: Grey /
Black wire Passenger side: Tan / White wire Cau-
tion: Zip tie trigger wires to avoid being hung up in
window linkage.
Note: On Hybrid models trigger wire colors will
not match up because wire harness is flipped.

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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.
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.
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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 trapped in 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.
™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.
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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.