AMP RESEARCH 77132-01A Running Board Assembly Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AMP RESEARCH
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
APPLICATION
Jeep Wrangler JL 4Dr
(For Gas, Diesel AND 4XE models)
(Also includes Rubicon 392)
MODEL YEAR………….2018 – 2024
AMP Part # ………………..77132-01A
77132-01A Running Board Assembly
INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
SKILL LEVEL
4= Experienced
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Safety goggles
- Measuring tape
- 10 mm socket
- 13 mm socket
- 1/2” socket
- Ratchet wrench and extension
- Wire crimpers
- Wire stripper / cutter
- 3/16” hex key wrench (allen wrench)
- 4mm hex key wrench ( allen wrench )
- Electrical tape
- Weather proof caulking (silicone sealer)
- Silicone spray
- 5/32” Allen Key
WARRANTY
5-Year Limited Warranty
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AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEP TM – Jeep Wrangler JL
EXPLODED VIEW
- Motor
- Hex Head Bolt
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:
- Position the gear cover in place as shown if not already in place.
- Seat motor into position on the three mounting bosses. This may require an adjustment of the gear by moving the swing arms.
- 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.
Mounting positions circled for front and rear linkage mounting
points. Passenger side shown.
Note: Motors face forward on each side.
Passenger Side shown. 
Assemble brackets onto vehicle. Use
provided button head bolts (12) and washers (20) at pinch weld with conical
washer nuts (19) at pinch weld. Assemble hardware loosely. Next use provided
M8 Hex bolts (17) to attach bracket to underside of body. On front mount
assemble shim (27) between floor mount and bracket as shown. Use Driver Side
brackets (33) on driver side. Mirror for passenger side. See page 5 for
bracket labeling. 
Slide 6 carriage bolts (16) into rail
pocket of driver side rail. Add Light Bracket (26) to the 1st and 4th bolt
counting from the front side. Insert Flange Nut (18) onto bracket tab to
attach light brackets into position shown. Leave loose to allow for
adjustment. 
Adjust bolts and slide over brackets.
Use supplied flange nuts and attach rail to brackets. Center rail between body
rocker and torque 4 flange nuts to 16 ft-lbs. Assemble Flange bolt (14) with
nut (18) thru support tab on bracket as shown.Torque to 16ft-lbs. 
Attach front support bracket (28) by inserting carriage bolt
(16) into rail and using supplied button head bolt (12), washer (20) and
captive washer nut (19) to pinch weld. Torque bolts to 16ft-lbs. 
Mount front drive linkage onto driver side. Thread supplied M8
Hex bolts (17) into front drive linkage. Repeat step for Rear idler linkage.
Do not tighten. 
Install provided Upper Mount Spacer
(21) and M6 Flange bolt (14) into upper mount as shown on both the drive and
idler linkages. Do not tighten.
Slide mounting T-nut into position.
Center board in rail pocket. Tighten fasteners to 10 ft-lbs. 
Using a 13mm socket Torque linkage M8 Hex bolts 4x (17) from
step 5 to 16 ft-lbs. Next use a 10mm socket, torque linkage spacer Flange
bolt 2x (13) from step 6 to 8 ft-lbs. Once linkages are tight cycle board to
verify steps deploy under own weight.
Attach motor to
linkage. Using a 13mm wrench Torque to 36 in-lbs. 
Gas Models follow steps 11 and 12 then go to step 17.
(Also inludes Rubicon 392 models)
Diesel models go to step 13. 4XE models go to step 15.
GAS MODELS ONLY: Prepare large tie-wraps (23) for mounting Power Step
Controller (7). Loosely loop tie-wraps around large bundle of wires behind
battery in engine compartment. Insert controller into tie-wrap loops and cinch
down securely. The tie-wraps should cinch down into channels on controller
surface. Connect power leads from Controller, Red to positive battery terminal
and Black to the vehicle body ground as shown. 
GAS MODELS ONLY: Route the two Wire Harness legs down over the
wheel wells toward Motor Linkages, long leg across to the driver side. Secure
harness with tie wraps (22). 
Diesel models
follow steps 13 and 14.
Gas models go to step 17. 4XE models go to step 15.
DIESEL MODELS ONLY: Remove fuse from Power Step Wire Harness. Prepare large
tie-wraps(23) for mounting Power Step Controller (7). Loosely loop tie-wraps
around large bundle of wires behind battery in engine compartment. Insert
controller into tierap loops and cinch down securely. The tie-wraps should
cinch down into channels on controller surface. Connect power leads from
Controller, Red to positive battery terminal and Black to the vehicle body
ground as shown.
DIESEL MODELS ONLY : Route longer
harness Leg across to driver side . Secure harness to cowl with tie wraps (22)
to keep harness away from hot engine components. Next route harness under
Coolant recovery tank then down and to the outside of the frame rails. Route
shorter harness leg down the passenger side ensuring the harness is run to the
outside of the frame rails and away from any hot exhaust components. Secure
harness with tie wraps (22).
4XE Models ONLY, follow steps 15 and
16 then proceed to step 17.
4XE MODELS ONLY: Remove fuse from Power Step Wire Harness. Prepare large
tie-wraps (23) for mounting Power Step Controller (7). Loosely loop tie-wraps
around large bundle of wires behind battery in engine compartment. Insert
controller into tierap loops and cinch down securely. The tie-wraps should
cinch down into channels on controller surface. Connect power leads from
Controller, Red to positive battery terminal and Black to the vehicle body
ground as shown.
4XE MODELS ONLY: Route longer
harness Leg across to driver side. Secure harness to cowl with tie wraps (22)
to keep harness away from hot engine components. Next route harness under
Coolant recovery tank then down and to the outside of the frame rails. Route
shorter harness leg down the passenger side ensuring the harness is run to the
outside of the frame rails and away from any hot exhaust components. Secure
harness with tie wraps (22). 
Press and release
glove box safety tab to fully open and remove glove box, next, release glox
box dampener located on the left side. 
Carefully leave
glove box hanging to expose plugs behind it. 
Locate white
block (on right side) and plug the 2 pin connector from the OBD module
extension (9) into that port.
Pull back carpet on
passenger side on the top side of middle console and then use provided Tube
(10) to route OBD II Extension (9) behind middle console. Tape open end of
extension to the tube and push the tube through middle console. 
From driver side, pull tube (10) that was pushed through from
passenger side. 
Remove OBD II Extension (9) from tube
(10) and plug wire (9) to OBD module (8) wire. 
Route trigger wires through firewall. Locate round plastic
plug on firewall to the left of the brake assembly. Drill small hole using a
3/16 drill bit. Route trigger wires (6) through firewall. Use supplied posi-
lock® (11) to connect wires to OBD Module (8).
Apply silicone to seal off firewall. 
Use cable ties (22)
to secure all wires in place. Plug in OBD Module (8). 
OBD II install: Use Supplied Posi-Lock® 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.
Note: If the OBD II pass thru harness (76404-01A) was purchased see
install sheet supplied in packaging. The pass through harness allows for an
open port for other accessories. See below for a brief description.
On driver side, run Wire Harness leg down and along underside
of the vehicle floor and frame to front Drive Linkage. Connect harness to
motor and secure harness with tie wraps. Route remainder of wire harness
towards rear linkage assembly for LED lights. Repeat step on passenger side.
Affix LED lamp (25) to Light bracket
(26) on rail. Slide bracket into desired position and tighten using 5/32”
Allen key. 
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.
Reinstall fuse from Power step wire
Harness (6). Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED Lights
work when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels. 
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.
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.
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POWER-DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS OPERATION: AMP Research PowerStep running
boards automatically move when the doors are opened to assist entering and
exiting the vehicle.
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 firmly
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 flush 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.
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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 specified. The decision to repair or replace is wholly within the
discretion of the manufacturer.
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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, fire, 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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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
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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.
The material that your product is made from can be recycled. Please also
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References
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