AMP RESEARCH 86132-01A PowerStep Running Boards Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AMP RESEARCH
Table of Contents
AMP RESEARCH 86132-01A PowerStep Running Boards
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
WARRANTY
5-Year Limited Warranty
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.
PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
End cap left (x1) End cap right (x1) T-nut insert (x2) Socket cap screw (x2) Nut plate (x2)
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x2 Step assembly
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Motor Linkage assembly Driver
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Motor Linkage assembly Passenger
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x2 Idler Linkage assembly
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Wire harness
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Controller SSA
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OBD Module
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OBD Module extension
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Tube (Installation Tool)
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x4 LED Lamp
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x4 LED Light Bracket
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x2 Front LED Light Bracket
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x8 M8 Button Head Bolt
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x8 Socket Cap Screw
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x4 M8 Hex Bolt w Conical washer
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x8 Washer
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x2 Shim Spacer
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x20 Cable tie (7”)
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x2 Cable tie (11”)
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x11 Butt Connector
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x2 CRH Motor
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x6 Cinch Fastener
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x2 Motor Cover
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x4 M8 Head Hex Bolt
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Posi-Lock™
Installation Instructions
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Mounting positions circled for front and rear linkage mounting points. Passenger side shown.
Note: Motors face forward on each side.
Passenger Side shown.
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Install Rear Idler Linkage: Locate rear most mounting hole set. Using supplied button head screws(13) and washers(16) assemble linkage to pinch weld. Before tightening, slide Light mounting bracket(11) in forward mounting hole. Next use supplied hex bolt with conical washer(15) through bottom threaded insert in body. Leave bolts loose. Repeat linkage installation for passenger side.
Note: When installing the light bracket, the nut plate insert with the raised portion faces the bolt. -
Install Front Drive Linkage: Locate next set of mounting holes forward. Note drive linkage with motor mount facing towards front of vehicle. Using supplied button head screws(13) and washers(16) assemble linkage to pinch weld. Before tightening, slide Light mounting bracket(12) in forward mounting hole. Next use supplied hex bolt with conical washer(15) and shim (17) through bottom threaded insert in body. Leave bolts loose. Repeat linkage installation on passenger side.
Note: When installing the light bracket, the nut plate insert with the raised portion faces the bolt. -
Mount step extrusion to linkage assemblies. Line up T-nuts in step assembly with slots in lower mounts of linkage assemblies. Fasten loosely to allow for adjustments. Line up step extrusion with rear fender well. Tighten and torque 4 socket cap screws(14) with 3/16” allen wrench. Torque to 10 ft-lbs. (13.5N-m)
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Torque button head screws from step 1 and 2 to 16ft lbs (22N-m). Then, torque hex bolts from step 1 and 2 to 16ft lbs (22N-m).
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Slide motor assembly onto drive shaft and mounting bosses of driving linkage assembly. Use supplied M8 bolts(24). Torque to 8 ft-lbs(11N-m).
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GASOLINE MODELS ONY: Prepare large tie-wraps (19) for mounting Power Step Controller (6). 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.
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GASOLINE 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 (18).
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DIESEL MODELS ONLY: Route longer harness Leg across to driver side . Secure harness to cowl with tie wraps (18) 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 (18).
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4XE MODELS ONLY: Remove fuses from Power Step Wire Harness. Prepare large tie-wraps (19) for mounting Power Step Controller (6). 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.
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4XE MODELS ONLY: Route longer harness Leg across to driver side. Secure harness to cowl with tie wraps (18) 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 (18).
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Press and release glove box safety tab to fully open and remove glove box, next, release glox box dampener located on the left side.
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Carefully leave glove box hanging to expose plugs behind it.
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Locate white block (on right side) and plug the 2 pin connector from the OBD module extension (8) into that port.
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Locate white block (on right side) and plug the 2 pin connector from the OBD module extension (8) into that port.
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Pull back carpet on passenger side on the top side of middle console and then use provided Tube (9) to route OBD II Extension (8) behind middle console. Tape open end of extension to the tube and push the tube through middle console.
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From driver side, pull tube (9) that was pushed through from passenger side.
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Remove OBD II Extension (8) from tube (9) and plug wire to OBD module (8) wire.
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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 through firewall. Use supplied posi-lock® (25) to connect wires to OBD Module (7).
Apply silicone to seal off firewall.
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Use cable ties to secure all wires in place. Plug in OBD Module.
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OBD II install: Use Supplied Posi-Lock™ (14) 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.
Wire OBD II connector with Posi-Lock™ (25).
OBD II Connector located below steering column.
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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. Repeat step on passenger side.
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Affix LED lamp (10) to LED Bracket (11 &12) as shown.
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Using supplied butt connectors (20), 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.
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Reinstall Fuses from Powerstep Wire Harness.
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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.
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.
This warranty specifically excludes labor. If you have a warranty claim, first you must call our factory at the number below 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, 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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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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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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 consider recycling the packaging that your product came in.
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