AMP RESEARCH 76239-01A Power Step Running Boards Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AMP RESEARCH
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76239-01A Power Step Running Boards
Product Information:
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Product Name: Dodge Ram Running Board Assembly
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Model Compatibility:
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Dodge Ram Regular Cab 1500 (2018, 2019-2023 Classic)
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Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 (2018, 2019-2023 Classic)
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Dodge Ram Crew Cab 1500 (2018, 2019-2023 Classic)
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Dodge Ram Regular Cab 2500/3500 (2018, 2019-2023 diesel
only) -
Dodge Ram Crew Cab 2500/3500 (2018 gas & diesel, 2019-2023
diesel only) -
Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2500/3500 (2018 gas & diesel, 2019-2023
diesel only)
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Part Number: 76239-01A
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Installation Time: 3-5 Hours
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Skill Level: 4 (Experienced)
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Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty
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Manufacturer Technical Support: AMP RESEARCH TECH SUPPORT –
1-888-983-2204 (Press 2), Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PST
Product Usage Instructions:
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Ensure that the motors are attached on step 28 of the
installation process. -
Handle the motor and linkage assembly with care to prevent
damage. -
Position the gear cover in place if not already in place.
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Seat the motor into position on the three mounting bosses.
Adjust the gear by moving the swing arms if necessary. -
Fasten the motor with the three motor mount screws using a 4mm
Hex Head. Tighten screws to 36 in-lbs (4N-m) without
over-torquing.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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APPLICATION
Dodge Ram Regular Cab * 1500
MODEL YR
2018 (2019 – 2023 Classic)
Dodge Ram Quad Cab * 1500
2018 (2019 – 2023 Classic)
Dodge Ram Crew Cab
1500
2018 (2019 – 2023 Classic)
Dodge Ram Regular Cab * 2500/3500
Dodge Ram Crew Cab
2500/3500
2018 gas & diesel (2019-2023 diesel only) 2018 gas & diesel (2019-2023 diesel only)
Dodge Ram Mega Cab
2500/3500
2018 gas & diesel (2019-2023 diesel only)
*Modification required to running board assembly. See Item 1 on page 3.
NOTE: EXCLUDES CHASSIS CAB MODELS WITH DIESEL ENGINES.
PART #
76239-01A 76239-01A 76239-01A 76239-01A 76239-01A
76239-01A
INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
SKILL LEVEL
123 4
4= Experienced
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 T-25 torx plus q Rivet Tool q 1/8″, 9/32″ and 3/16″
Drill Bit q T27 torx Bit q Center Punch q Anti Corrosion Paint q Electrical
tape
WARRANTY 5-Year Limited Warranty
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Motor to linkage assembly
NOTE: The motors will be attached on step 28 (page 14).
EXPLODED VIEW
· Motor kit · Socket cap screws · Motor Linkage assembly
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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Note: Some Applications require modification
Application Crew Cab, Mega Cab
Cut Length 79″ (No Modification Required)
Quad Cab
72″ (Trim 7″)
Regular Cab
50″ (Trim 29″)
PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
1 x2
Running Board assembly
Driver Side Linkages
– End caps (1 left & 1 right) – T-Nut Insert (x2) – S-style clips (x2)
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Motor Linkage Assembly – Driver Side
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Idler Linkage Assembly – Driver Side
Passenger Side Linkages
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Idler Linkage Assembly – Passenger Side
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Motor Linkage Assembly – Passenger Side
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PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
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Wire Harness
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STA Controller
8 x8
Rivet Nut
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Rivet Nut Tool
10 x20
Conicle Washer Bolt
11 x8
Blind Rivet
12 x8
Socket Cap Screw
13 x20
Cable Tie (7″)
14 x2
Cable Tie (11″)
15 x2
Posi-LockTM Connector
16 x8
Button Head Torx Screw
17 x8
Washer
18 x4
19 x4
Grommet
LED Lamp
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Butt Connector
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Reinforcement Bracket
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22 x4
Blind Rivet
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OBD II Plug
24 x2
Spacer (front drive linkage)
25 x2
Motor kit
26 x2
Front Body Mount
FOR 1500 MODELS ONLY!
27 x2
Rear Body Mount
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Short Hex Bolt Large Washer
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Nylock Nut
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Bracket
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Harness Relocation Bracket
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NOTE: 1500 RAM Only! Powerstep installations require additional steps and come
with the required additional hardware. Please read and carefully follow the
instructions in Step 1 for your vehicle model. Follow Steps 1-5 to relocate
brake cable and wire harness plug and then proceed with the Power Step
installation. For Ram 2500/3500 Skip to step 6.
1500 RAM ONLY. On Drivers side of vehicle towards front of body remove harness
bracket with 10mm socket or wrench. Remove plug from bracket. And replace with
supplied bracket (32) using two of the three factory screws.
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1500 RAM ONLY. While holding brake cable adjustment nut with wrench (located
on driverside along frame, towards the rear), loosen brake cable to allow for
slack. Mark position of nut before loosening.
1500 RAM ONLY. After gaining enough slack, detach brake cable as shown below.
This detachment point
is located just to the rear of the adjustment nut.
2
13mm
1500 RAM ONLY. Remove brake cable guide from frame by depressing locking tabs
and sliding guide
out through hole. Unthread brake cable from frame
mount.
3
1500 RAM ONLY. Attach brake cable guide to supplied Brake Cable Bracket (31)
and mount bracket with supplied hardware. Reattach brake cable and readjust
brake cable adjustment nut to
31
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HARDWARE MOUNTING OVERVIEW (passenger side shown)
Locate forward most and rearward most mounting provisions on inner sill of
truck. Remove tape from sill drain hole at both mounting points.
Note: Some vehicles may have Front welded fasteners installed already. Backing
plates and rivet nuts are not needed on these locations. Factory Rivet nuts
will need to be removed to install backing plates
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Driving Assembly
Front
Idler Assembly
NOTE: Driving Linkage Assemblies (with motor) mount in the front; Idler Assemblies mount in the rear.
Set Reinforcement Plate in place and locate with rivet nuts. Drill hole using an 1/8″ drill bit. After drilling apply paint to prevent rusting
Once hole is drilled insert a piece of string or wire through hole in Reinforcement Plate. Set plate into position.
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Set rivet nuts into place for alignment. Insert pop rivet through hole in
plate and secure in place. Once pop rivet is installed remove string or wire
from Reinforcement Plate. NOTE: Verify plate is pulled flush to the body
before securing pop rivet.
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Assemble Hex Bolt (lubricated with soapy water), Washer, Rivet Tool, and Rivet
Nut together as shown and place into hex cutouts in sill. An extra Hex Bolt
and M8 Washer is supplied to install rivet nuts.
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With Rivet Nut Tool held in place with 19mm wrench, tighten Hex Bolt until Rivet Nut deforms and secures itself to the sheet metal (110 in-Lbs. or 4 turns). Remove Hex Bolt and Rivet Nut Tool. Repeat for each of the four mentioned mounting locations.
Once rivet nuts are in place use a screwdriver to push back tab in hole to avoid interference with linkage mount.
WARNING: Rivet Nuts not properly collapsed will not hold securely to sheet metal.
NOTE: Hold Rivet tool with wrench
11 while loosening bolt.
19mm 13mm
Rear Linkage Install: Set rear body mount plate (27) to body.
Note: Center and rear hole will be used. Driver side shown. Use supplied
Conical washer bolts (10) to attach as shown, At the pinch weld Use a T27 Torx
driver and torque bolts to 6ft-lbs.
Next torque bolts to 16 ft-lbs.
T27
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Rear Idler linkage: Set linkage into position. Use supplied conical washer
bolts to attach linkage to body mount plate. Use rear most bolt as shown on
driver side. Passenger side will use rear mount position as well. Torque bolts
to 16ft-lbs.
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Set front body mount plate (26) to body.. Driver side shown. Use supplied
Conical washer bolts to attach as shown, At the pinch weld Use a T27 Torx
driver and torque bolts to 6ft-lbs. Next torque bolts to 16 ft-lbs.
If crash bracket is not present use supplied spacer (24) in place of bracket.
Spacer can be inserted after body mount is up into position. Spacer will be
held in place by drilling and pop riveting into place.
Rivets will be installed in step 39 & 40.
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Front Drive Linkage: Use 3 of the supplied conical washer bolts (10) to attach
linkage to body mount plate. Torque bolts to 16ft-lbs.
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AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM DODGE RAM The jogs in the lower part of the
linkages point toward one another, as shown, Drive (motor) Linkage in the
Front and Idler Linkage in the Rear. Note: Linkage position described in parts
list on page 3.
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Install boards: Slide mounting T-Nut of board into position and attach to
linkages. Shift board forward as much as possible for proper clearance. The
end of board/end cap will nest into linkage
lower mount 1/2″ when positioned correctly. With boards in extended position
step on boards to seat linkages. Walk the length of the board taking bouncing
steps. DO NOT JUMP ON BOARD! Verify that board end caps do not contact the
pinch weld. If Endcaps make contact loosen 4 button head screws at pinch weld.
Walk the
length of the board and apply weight to the center of the board and while
applying weight retighten button head screws at pinch weld.
Torque to 10 ft-lbs. (13.5 Nm)
For instructions on how to adjust board due
to pinchweld Interference, scan QR Code to
watch video, or type the following link to your
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Prepare large tie-wraps for mounting Power Step Controller. 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.
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Remove fuse from Power Step Wire Harness.
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Connect power leads from Controller, Red to positive battery terminal and
Black to the vehicle body ground as shown.
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Locate large rubber wire boot on driver side firewall as shown below. Slice
small opening as shown below to run trigger wires through.
10mm
Tape leading end of wires together and push through rubber boot to cabin side
of the firewall. Silicon lubricant may be used for ease of passage. The
trigger wires will come out just above and to the left of the brake pedal.
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For 2019 – 2022 Models
Locate green block with 2 rows of plugs, and plug 2 pin connector from module
into this port.
Note: It’s best to reach from both sides when installing 2 pin plug. Any open
port on green plug can be used.
For 2018 Models only
Locate Green Connector Block under dash to the left of the steering column.
The 2 pin plug off the OBD harness will plug into one of the open ports on
this green plug.
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Plug 2 pin plug into the Green Connector Block. Use supplied Posi-Lock (15)
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 (23) to the
OBD II port on the vehicle.
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Make sure wires are away from E-brake mechanism and brake pedal assembly.
Note: To remove 2 pin connector (if needed) once plugged in, use a tool to
push down clip as shown below.
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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.
Powerstep Control Module
Vehicle Port
Plugs into vehicle under dashboard
To Powerstep Motors
To Vehicle Power (12V)
Powerstep Connection Module
Direct to Port Option
To Vehicle Power (12V)
To Powerstep Motors
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Powerstep Connection Module
Powerstep Control Module
Vehicle Port
Pass-Through Harness Option
Vehicle Port Pass-Through Harness (pin-topin at each terminal)
New Vehicle Port (replaces original port)
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Route the two Wire Harness legs down over the wheel wells toward Motor Linkages, long leg across to the passenger side. Secure harness with tie wraps (13). 6
Using a T-25 torx plus, torque bolts to 36 in-lbs. See page 2 for motor installation instructions.
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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
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On Passenger 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.
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On each side of the vehicle measure from the front edge
of door line on the pinch weld to the specified lengths below. Measure at 22″
for the front LED Light and 64-3/4″
for the rear LED Light. Note for Quad cabs mount lights at 22″ and 54″ for
Regular cabs mount lights at 10″ and 45″.
Drill a 9/32″ hole through the pinch weld at marked locations. Debur all holes. After drilling apply paint to holes to prevent rusting
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64-3/4″
22″
Insert grommet into drilled holes. Insert lamp wires through the grommets. (Silicon lube will help wires slip through grommets.)
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Affix lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure lamp is affixed to a flat, clean
surface.
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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.
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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.
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With linkage resting square on the hex bolts Using a 3/16″ Drill bit, drill both upper holes in linkage through sheetmetal. After drilling apply paint to holes to prevent rusting.
Using a Rivet Gun install rivets.
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3/16″ 3338
Reinstall fuse to Powerstep harness. 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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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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Congratulations on your purchase of the
genuine AMP Research PowerStep!
Here’s what you should know…
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:
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.
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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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, 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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