AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr Installation Guide

June 13, 2024
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APPLICATION
Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr
2018 – 2022
AMP Part #
77133-01A

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr

77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr

INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended

SKILL LEVEL
1 2 3 4
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
  • Drill
  • Drill bit 3/16”

WARRANTY
5-Year Limited Warranty

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EXPLODED VIEW

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - 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:

  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. lighten screws to 36 in-lbs (4N-m). Do not over torque.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - parts 1AMP
77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - parts 2AMP
77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - parts 3

Front bracket Assembly : Use Driver side front bracket (34). Remove factory fender bolt using a 10mm socket or wrench. Next set bracket into position slide bracket over existing rivet nut on pinch weld. Insert provided M6 Flange bolt (13) and tighten to 8 ft- lbs. Use provided spacer (22) and M6 Nylock nut (23) assemble over rivet nut and finger tighten. Use provided M8 Conical washer bolt (17) and finger tighten. Tighten M6 nut and M8 Conical washer bolt simultaniously. Torque nut to 8 ft-lbs and conical washer bolt to 16 ft-lbs. Assemble Flange Bolt (14) with nut (18) and torque to 16 ft-lbs.
AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - Front Bracket Rear bracket Assembly: Use Driver side rear bracket (36). Use provided button head bolt(12) and washer(20) with captive washer nut(19) on pinch weld. Assemble hardware loosely. Next use provided captive washer bolt (17) to attach bracket to underside of  body. Torque to 16 ft-lbs. Assemble Flange Bolt (14) with nut (18) and torque to 16 ft-lbs.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - Rear bracket

Slide 6 carriage bolts (16) into rail pocket of driver side rail. Add Light Bracket (8) 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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - carriage bolts

Adjust bolts and slide over brackets. Use supplied flange nuts and attach rail to brackets.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - Back of vehicle

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. Torque to 16ft-lbs.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - body rocker

Mount front Idler linkage onto driver side. Thread supplied bolts (17) into linkage. Repeat step for Rear Drive linkage. Do not tighten.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - Mount front

Install provided spacer (21) and M6 bolt (13) 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-lb

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - rail pocket

Using a 13mm socket Torque linkage bolts 4x (17) 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.

Attach motor (29) to linkage. Using a 13mm wrench Torque to 36 in-Lbs.
Remove fuse from Power Step Wire Harness.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - socket Torque 2

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. Connect power leads from Controller, Red to positive battery terminal and Black to the vehicle body ground as shown.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - socket Torque 3

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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - two Wire

Press and release glove box safety tab to fully open and remove glove box, next, release glox box dampener located on the left side.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - box safety tab

Carefully leave glove box hanging to expose plugs behind it.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - plugs

Locate white block (on right side) and plug the 2 pin connector from the OBD module extension (9) into that port.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - 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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - 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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - From driver side

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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - firewall

Use cable ties to secure all wires in place. Plug in OBD Module.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - Plug in OBD

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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - OBD II install

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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - On driver side

Affix LED lamp (27) to Light bracket (28) on rail. Slide bracket into desired position and tighten using 5/32” Allen key.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - Allen key

Using supplied butt connectors (26), 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.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - Pull lamp wires

Reinstall Fuse from Powerstep Wire Harness.
Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED Lights work when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - 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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Congratulations on your purchase of the genuine AMP Research PowerStep!
Here’s what you should know…

POWER-DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARD OPERATION: AMP Research PowerStep running boards automatically move when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.

AMP 77133-01A Jeep Wrangler JL 2Dr - deploy 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 st 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 hings 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.
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.
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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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