AMP Research PowerStep User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
APPLICATION LENGTH MODEL YR PART #
Ford F150 RegularCab 55” 2015 76151-01A
Ford F150 SuperCab 72”’ 2015 76151-01A
Ford F150 SuperCrew 85” 2015 76151-01A
TOOLS REQUIRED
qSafety goggles
q10 mm socket
q13 mm socket
q13 mm end wrench
qRatchet wrench and extension
qWire stripper
q9/32” & 19/64” Drill Bit
q3/16” hex key wrench ( allen wrench)
q4mm hex key wrench ( allen wrench)
qElectrical tape
qWeather proof caulking ( silicone
sealer )
INSTALLATION TIME
12 3 4
SKILL LEVEL
4= Experienced
2-3 Hours
Professional installation recommended

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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.
EXPLODED VIEW
19-03129-11 Motor
19-03179-90 Socket cap screw
19-03133-90 Washer
CAUTION: HANDLE WITH CARE.
To insure 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 allen wrench. Tighten screws to 36 in-lbs (4N-m). Do not
over torque.

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1x2
20-03752-85
Running board assembly
2x2
10-04028-10
Idler linkage assembly
3x2
10-04027-10
Motor linkage assembly
4
19-04048-90L
Wire harness 19-03297-A06
Controller
6
19-03985-90
Posi-Lock™ (Grey)
(A) 19-03225-11End cap left (x1)
(B) 19-03225-12 End cap right (x1)
(C) 18-02663-90 T-nut insert (x2)
(D) 19-03236-90 Socket cap screw (x2)
(E) 19-03237-90 Nut plate (x2)
x2
Cut dimension
Note: Some Applications require modification.
Application Cut Length
Regular Cab 55” (Trim 30”)
Super Cab 72” (Trim 13”)
Super Crew 85” (No Modification Required)

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16 x20
19-02805-90
Cable Ties 7”
PARTS LISTAND
HARDWARE
IDENTIFICATION
17 x2
19-03339-90
Cable Ties 11”
7x8
19-02802-90
Socket cap screw
8x12
19-03356-90
Nut with Conical
Washer
15 x8
19-03911-90
Butt Connector
19
19-04064-90
ODB II Plug
FD15
12 x2
19-03138-90
Gear Cover
10 x2
80-03129-90
Motor
13
19-03302-90
LED Light
x4
19-03179-90
M5 Socket Cap Screw
11x6
19-03133-90
M5 Washer
18 x6
9
19-02640-90
Grommet(Only needed
on SuperCab and Regular
cab models)
14
19-04065-90
Grommet
x4

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Locate mounting points; first and last set of studs on the inner sill.
Motor Linkage mounts toward the front of the truck and Idller mount toward the rear. Driver side
shown below.
Mount drive and Idler linkage assemblies. Repeat for passenger side. Make sure linkages sit
square, fully resting on studs before tightening. Torque to 16 ft. lbs (22Nm)
Relocate Brake Cable Guide as shown in following steps.
Driver Side Front Stud Location
Driver Side Rear Stud Location
Drive Linkage (Front)
Idler Linkage (Rear)
A. Remove bolt with 13mm box
wrench or socket. B. Remove and relocate J-Clip
to location shown above. Bend
bracket tab flat to reinstall.
C. New location of Brake Cable
Guide installed shown above.
New Mount
Location
Bend Tab
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2
4
3

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On Supercrew
models, remove
grommet in floor
panel above front
linkage on driver
side. Poke small
hole into grommet
and thread the two
trigger wires through
and up into the cabin
of vehicle. Seal
grommet with silicone
sealer.
Connect red and black power leads to battery.
Red lead goes to positive. Route shorter leg of
harness down passenger-side wheel well and
longer leg of harness down along driver side
wheel well. Secure with tie wraps.
Route factory harness underneath vehicle and
plug in motors (both sides). Route remaining
LED light wires back towards rear of vehicle.
Attach wire harness to controller (make sure
connector locking tabs fully engage). Mount
controller with the two 11” tie wraps to factory
conduit, just forward of battery.
4
Remove fuse from wire harness
On Super Cab & Regular Cab models, use a
9/32” drill bit to drill hole through floor and insert
grommet (#11) that is supplied with kit. Thread
the wires through and apply silicone sealant.
POKE SMALL HOLE
THROUGH GROMMET
5
5
Remove driver side front kick panel and door
sill plate. Roll back carpet to access hole for
passing trigger wires into cab of vehicle.
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4
10
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5
16
8
10
16
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14
16
13
11
10
Vehicle Port
Vehicle Port
Powerstep
Connection Module
Powerstep
Connection Module
Vehicle Port
Pass-Through Harness
(pin-to-pin at each terminal)
New Vehicle Port
(replaces original port)
To Powerstep
Motors
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
Powerstep
Control Module
To Powerstep
Motors
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
Powerstep
Control Module
Direct to Port Option
Pass-Through Harness Option
Vehicle Port
Vehicle Port
Powerstep
Connection Module
Powerstep
Connection Module
Vehicle Port
Pass-Through Harness
(pin-to-pin at each terminal)
New Vehicle Port
(replaces original port)
To Powerstep
Motors
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
Powerstep
Control Module
To Powerstep
Motors
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
Powerstep
Control Module
Direct to Port Option
Pass-Through Harness Option
Vehicle Port
Vehicle Port
Powerstep
Connection Module
Powerstep
Connection Module
Vehicle Port
Pass-Through Harness
(pin-to-pin at each terminal)
New Vehicle Port
(replaces original port)
To Powerstep
Motors
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
Powerstep
Control Module
To Powerstep
Motors
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
Powerstep
Control Module
Direct to Port Option
Pass-Through Harness Option
OBD II install: Use Supplied Posi Twist connectors to attach the Plug and Play Module to the
Harness. Attach matching colors on the harness to the wires on the module. Plug in module to
OBD II port on the vehicle. Secure harness with supplied tie wraps.
OBD II Connector located
below steering column.
Wire OBD II connector with Posi-Splice.
Posi-Splice
Posi-Splice

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Attach step, sliding the mounting T-nut into
position. Torque to 10 ft lbs (13.5 Nm) On each side of the vehicle measure from the
rear linkage to end of the board. Measurement
should be approximately 11” as shown below.
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15
Mark hole location 1/2” midpoint of the rocker
with tape and center punch and drill 19/64” hole
into pinch weld. Deburr hole and insert grommet
(#16) for LED Wire.
Route LED wires though through grommet,
clean surface, and stick on to rocker panel as
shown below.
On each side of the vehicle use tape to mark the led drill location two sections from studs as
shown below. Use tape to indicate. Locations are approximately 22” & 66” from front door edge.
Drive Side Rear Mounted
(In between two rivets just forward of
mounting location, as shown above)
Drive Side Front Mounted
(Just under left edge of body-
brace, as shown above)
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56
210 11
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19
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14
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Using supplied butt
connectors, con-
nect the lamp wires.
Red to Red, Black
to Black. Heat the
shrink tubing on the
connecters to seal
wires.
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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Shrink
Tubing
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.
4
Replace fuse.
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17

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...
WARNING
Be sure to readand precisely follow the provided instructions when installing this product. Failure to do socould place the vehicle
occupantsina potentiallydangerous situation. After installing orreinstalling, re-check to insure that the product isproperlyinstalled.
AMP Research PowerStep running boards automatically move
when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.