AMP RESEARCH Ram 25-3500 Running Board Kit Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: AMP RESEARCH

Table of Contents

Ram 25-3500 Running Board Kit
Product Information:
Product Usage Instructions:
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Ram 25-3500 Running Board Kit

Product Information:

Product Name: AMP Research PowerStep Running Boards
Application: Ram 25-3500 Mega Cab TM
Model Year: 2013-2017
Part Number: 77148-01A
Installation Time: 3-5 Hours
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
- Weatherproof caulking (silicone sealer)
- Silicone spray
Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty
Amp Research Tech Support: 1-888-983-2204 (Press 2), Monday –
Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Website: www.amp-research.com

Product Usage Instructions:

Locate the forwardmost and rearwardmost mounting provisions on
the inner sill of your truck.
Remove the tape from the sill drain hole at both mounting
points.
If your vehicle already has front welded fasteners installed,
skip to step 4. Otherwise, proceed as follows:
Set the reinforcement plate in place and locate it with rivet
nuts.
Drill a hole using a 1/8 drill bit. After drilling, apply paint
to prevent rusting.
Insert a piece of string or wire through the hole in the
reinforcement plate and set the plate into position.
Set rivet nuts into place for alignment and insert a pop rivet
through the hole in the plate to secure it in place.
Once the pop rivet is installed, remove the string or wire from
the reinforcement plate. Verify that the plate is pulled flush to
the body before securing the pop rivet.
Assemble the hex bolt (lubricated with soapy water), washer,
rivet tool, and rivet nut together as shown.
Place the assembled parts into the hex cutouts in the sill. An
extra hex bolt and M8 washer are supplied to install rivet
nuts.
Repeat steps 1-6 for the opposite side of the vehicle.
Follow the remaining steps in the user manual to attach the
motor to the linkage assembly and complete the installation.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

APPLICATION
Ram 25-3500

®
Mega Cab

TM

MODEL YR

AMP Part #

2013-2017

77148-01A

Note:The application works only on the Mega Cab model Vehicles.

INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
SKILL LEVEL
123 4
4= Experienced
TOOLS REQUIRED
q Safety goggles q Measuring tape 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

WARRANTY 5-Year Limited Warranty

AMP RESEARCH TECH SUPPORT 1-888-983-2204 (Press 2) Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Invented, engineered and manufactured exclusively by AMP Research in the USA. May be covered by one OR MORE of the following patents: 6,641,158; 6,830,257; 6,834,875; 6,938,909; 7,055,839; 7,380,807; 7,413,204; 7,398,985; 7,584,975; 7,566,064; 7,487,986; 8,157,277; 8,408,571; 9,302,626; 9,561,751; 10,053,017; CA2463717 ©2012 AMP Research. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.

www.amp-research.com

1/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab
INSTALLATION GUIDE Attaching motor to Linkage assembly.

EXPLODED VIEW
Motor Linkage Motor Kit Delta PT screws

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.

www.amp-research.com

2/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab

A F

(A) End cap left (x1)

(B) End cap right (x1)

(C) T-nut insert (x2)

(D) Socket cap screw (x2)

1 x2

(E) End cap wedge right (x1) (F) End cap wedge left (x1)

Running board assembly

CE BD

2 x2
Rail Assembly

3
Motor Linkage assembly Driver

4
Motor Linkage assembly Passenger

5 x2
Idler Linkage assembly

6
Wire harness

7
Controller STA

www.amp-research.com

8 x2

9 x16

Posi-LockTM M8 Hex Bolt w Conical washer

3/12

10 x16
5/16-18 Flange Nut

11 x6
M5 Hex Bolt

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab

12 x6
M5 Washer

13 x4
M6 Flange Bolt

14 x4
5/16 Flange Bolt

15 x8
Socket Cap Screw

16 x12
5/16-18 Carriage Bolt

17 x8
1/4-20 Flange nut

18 x8
Rivet Nut

19 x8
Button Head Torx Screw

20 x8
Washer

21 x4
Reinforcement Bracket

22 x4
Upper Mount Spacer

23 x4
Blind Rivet

24 x20
Cable tie (7″)

25 x2
Cable tie (11″)

26 x4
LED Lamp
www.amp-research.com

27 x8
Butt Connector
4/12

28
Rivet Nut Tool

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab

29 x4
LED Light Bracket

30
OBD II Plug

31 x2
Motor kit

32
Linkage Mounting Bracket Passenger (Front)

33
Linkage Mounting Bracket Driver (Front)

34
Rail Mounting Bracket Passenger (Rear)
www.amp-research.com

35
Rail Mounting Bracket Driver (Rear)
5/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab
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 vehciles may have Front welded fastners 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.
1
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

Front

Idler Assembly

Driving Assembly

NOTE: Driving Linkage Assemblies (with motor) mount in the front; Idler Assemblies mount in the rear.

Once hole is drilled insert a piece of string or wire through hole in Reinforcement Plate. Set plate into position.

2
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.

3
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.

4
www.amp-research.com

5
6/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab

With Rivet Nut Tool (28) 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

6

wrench while loosening bolt.

7

Install Brackets onto vehicle. On Passenger side install Rear Rail Mounting Bracket (34) and Front Linkage Mounting Bracket (32) using the Hardware provided. 4 Conical washer bolts (9), 4 Button Head Torx (19), washers (20) and Flange Nuts (17). Once bolts are tightened up to vehicle torque Conical washer bolts (9) to 16 ft-lbs and Button head Torx to 6ft-lbs.

9 9

8

17,19&20

Insert and position 6 Carriage bolts (16) into slot on rail (4). Insert from either end of rail. Using Flange Nuts (10) provided assemble rail to Brackets using the 2 outer bolts on each side. Next install Flange Bolt (14) and Flange Nut (10) onto bracket tab. Torque flange nuts to 16ft-lbs. Install Light Bracket (29) using Flange Nut (10), leave loose to allow for adjustment. Driver side shown. Dimensions shown are for reference.

16

29

10

1106 1143

9

1106 & 176 Note: Badge on rail sits towards the rear of the vehicle!

www.amp-research.com

7/12

106 & 1176

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab

Thread supplied bolts 2x (9) into Front Drive Linkage. Repeat step for Rear Idler Linkage. Do not tighten.

Install provided spacer (22) and M6 bolt (13) into upper mount as shown on both the Drive and Idler linkages. Do not tighten.
13 22

98

8
19 14

110
Slide mounting T-nut into position, Center board in rail pocket. Tighten fasteners to 10 ft-lbs.

9
11
Using a 13mm socket Torque linkage bolts 4x (9) from step 3 to 16 ft-lbs. Next use a 10mm socket, torque linkage spacer bolt 2x (13) from step 6 to 8 ft-lbs. Once linkages are tight cycle board to verify steps deploy under own weight.
143 2129

12
Once linkages are tightened to the bracket tighten bracket tab Flange bolt (14) and Nut (10). Torque to 16 ft-Lbs.

113

98

Attach motor to linkage. Using a 4mm hex Torque to 36 in-Lbs.

1106

1143

154
www.amp-research.com

115
8/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab

Prepare large tie-wraps (25) for mounting Power Step Controller (7). Loosely loop tie-wraps around large bundle of wires behind battery in engine compartment.

Insert controller (7)into tie-wrap (25) loops and cinch down securely. The tie-wraps should cinch down into channels on controller surface.

26

7

116
Remove fuse from Power Step Wire Harness.

17
Connect power leads from Controller, Red to positive battery terminal and Black to the vehicle body ground as shown. Note: Do not connect Black ground wire to battery terminal! This can cause intermittent issues.

6 6

17

158

Locate large rubber wire boot on driver side firewall as shown below. Slice small opening as shown
below to run trigger wires through.

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.

250
www.amp-research.com

251
9/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab

Route the two Wire Harness (6) legs down over the wheel wells toward Motor Linkages, long leg across to the passenger side. Secure harness with tie wraps (24).

Connect harness to motor. Secure harness with tie wraps.

6

212

23

Affix LED lamp (26) to Light bracket (29) on rail. Slide bracket into desired position and tighten using 5/32″ Allen key.

24

5

Using supplied butt connectors (27), 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.

255
www.amp-research.com

10/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AMP RESEARCH POWERSTEPTM Ram Mega Cab
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.
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 next page for a brief description.
OBD II Connector located below steering column.

To Powerstep Motors

To Vehicle Power (12V)

Powerstep Control Module

Vehicle Port
Powerstep Connection Module
Direct to Port Option

To Vehicle Power (12V)
To Powerstep Motors

26
www.amp-research.com

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)

11/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

AAMMPP RREESSEEAARRCCHH PPOOWWEERRSSTTEEPPTTMM RRaamm MMeeggaa CCaabb
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 w ill 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.

327
www.amp-research.com

12/12

IM77148 rev 02.10.23

TM
AMERICAN DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED.
Thank you for your recent AMP Research Purchase.
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT TODAY FOR FASTER SERVICE & PRODUCT UPDATES
Please visit: www.amp-research.com/productregistration or scan the QR Code

Product Registration Benefits:
· Ensure we have your purchase receipt and product info in our system which is required for warranty
· Faster and easier access to customer service and tech support in the unlikely event you need warranty or product support
· Registration helps us keep you up to date on product information and offers

To view other Amp Research products that may be offered for your vehicle.

Please visit: www.amp-research.com

Rev 01.05.21

TM

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.

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.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE 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 specific 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 TECH SUPPORT 1-888-983-2204
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.