AMP 76263-01A Running Board Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AMP
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AMP 76263-01A Running Board
Product Information
- Product Name: Sprinter PowerStep Running Board
- Model Year: 2007 – 2018
- Part Number: 76263-01A
- Installation Time: 3-5 Hours
- Skill Level: 4 (Experienced)
- Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty
Product Usage Instructions
Tools Required:
- Safety goggles
- Measuring tape
- 13mm wrench
- 19mm wrench
- 13mm socket
- 10mm socket
- Ratchet wrench and extension
- Wire stripper / cutter
- 3/16 hex key (allen wrench)
- 4mm hex key (allen wrench)
- Electrical tape
- Cordless Drill
- 1/8 Drill Bit
- 7/32 Drill Bit
- 9/32 Drill Bit
- Heat Gun
- T25 Torx Driver
Note: Professional installation is recommended.
Installation Steps:
- Attach the motor to the linkage assembly before continuing with the installation process.
- Refer to the exploded view diagram in the manual for a visual representation of the parts and hardware.
- Locate the running board assembly, consisting of a 36-inch board for the driver side and a 79-inch board for the passenger side. The assembly also includes end caps, T-Nut inserts, and S-style clips.
- Identify the motor linkage assembly and idler linkage assembly for both the driver and passenger sides.
- Ensure you have the wire harness, controller STA, bolts, washers, cable ties, connectors, LED lamps, butt connectors, rivet nut tool, small head hex bolts, rear support bracket, support brackets, bracket, drill template, grommets, and door module.
- Use the provided drill template to mark and drill holes for installation. Use a center punch, pilot drill (1/8), and then drill the final hole size (17/32).
- Bend down the drilled area at a 90-degree angle.
- Attach the support brackets and rear support bracket to the designated areas on the vehicle.
- Install the rear drive linkage by aligning it with the upper mount and marking the side of the linkage near the mounting slot. Clean the mounting surface and center punch holes on the marked line.
- Pre-drill holes with an 1/8 drill bit and then drill to 17/32. Insert rivet nuts into position and pre-thread M8 screws and washers.
- Install the bracket onto the drive linkage upper mount using flange bolts. Do not tighten to allow for adjustment.
- Continue with the remaining installation steps as outlined in the manual.
If you encounter any issues during the installation process or have any questions, please contact AMP Research Tech Support at 1-888-983-2204 (Press 2) from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST. For more information, visit www.amp- research.com.
INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Safety goggles
- Measuring tape
- 13mm wrench
- 19mm wrench
- 13mm socket
- 10mm socket
- Ratchet wrench and extension
- Wire stripper / cutter
- 3/16” hex key (allen wrench)
- 4mm hex key (allen wrench)
- Electrical tape
- Cordless Drill
- 1/8” Drill Bit
- 7/32” Drill Bit
- 9/32” Drill Bit
- Heat Gun
- T25 Torx Driver
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 of the following patents: 6,641,158; 6,830,257;
6,834,875; 6,938,909; 7,055,839; 7,380,807; 7,398,985; 7,584,975 ©2012 AMP
Research. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Attaching motor to linkage assembly
The motors must be attached to the linkage assemblies before continuing the
installation process.
EXPLODED VIEW
- Motor
- Socket cap screw
- Washer
- Drive Gear Housing Cover
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
Running Board assembly
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1 – 36” Board for Driver side
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1 – 79” Board for Passenger side
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End caps (1 left & 1 right)
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T-Nut Insert (x2)
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S-style clips (x2)
Motor Linkage Assembly (Passenger)
Idler Linkage Assembly (Passenger)
Motor Linkage Assembly (Driver)
Idler Linkage Assembly (Driver)
Passenger Side
- Rear Drive Linkage install: Locate rear linkage location. Clean undercoating so any proud edges are knocked off and mounting surface is flat.
- Set Upper mount up to bump in sheet metal and mark side of linkage near mounting slot.
- Set template up to marked line. Center punch holes.
- Pre Drill holes with an 1/8” Drill and then drill to 17/32”. Then insert rivet nuts (15) into position. Refer to install card in rivet nut tool (18) bag. Then pre-thread M8 screws (6) and washers (7) into position.
- Using supplied Flange bolts (12) install bracket (20) onto Drive linkage Upper mount (2a). Do not tighten to allow for adjustment. Use shorter bolts to prevent bolt and linkage arm interference.
- Set rear Drive linkage over bolts from step 4 (6 & 7). Using a 13mm box wrench snug up two bolts on linkage. Bracket to be attached to vehicle at a later step.
- Front Idler Linkage Install: Locate front linkage mounting position. Location is approx 11” forward of tab in unibody crossmember as show. Tape template in place and center punch holes.
- Pre Drill holes with an 1/8” Drill and then drill to 17/32”. Then insert rivet nuts (15) into position. Refer to install card in rivet nut tool (18) bag. Then pre-thread M8 screws (6) and washers (7) into position.
- Using supplied Flange bolts (12) install bracket (21) onto Idler linkage Upper mount (3a). Do not tighten to allow for adjustment. Use shorter bolts to prevent bolt and linkage arm interference.
- Set front idler linkage over bolts. Using a 13mm box wrench snug up two bolts from step 8 (6 & 7) on linkage. Once bracket are installed attach motor to rear linkage. See page 2 for motor installation.
Driver Side
Locate Driver side front linkage location. Clean undercoating off so any proud edges are knocked off and mounting surface is flat. Front idler linkage location is approx. 10” Forward of unibody cross member. Tape template (23) in place and center punch holes.
- Pre Drill holes with an 1/8” Drill and then drill to 17/32”. Then insert rivet nuts (15) into position. Refer to install card in rivet nut tool (18) bag. Then pre-thread M8 screws (6) and washers (7) into position.
- Locate Driver side rear Drive linkage location. Clean undercoating off so any proud edges are knocked off and mounting surface is flat. Rear drive linkage location is approx. 2” Rearward of unibody cross member. Tape template (23) in place and center punch holes. Drill and insert rivet nuts.
Note: On forward mount hole use supplied small head hex bolt (19) for easier tool acess.
- Install running board onto lower mounts, measure 3” from end of board to side of linkage as shown below.
- Using light pressure pull out from the inside edge of the running board to get the step in the level position. Hold the running board in position. Mark upper hole location in rear brackets.
- Remove bracket bolts on side of upper mount to rotate out of way. Center punch, Pre drill with 1/8” and then final drill to 17/32”. Install rivet nut (15). Install longer flange bolt (13) and reassemble bolts on bracket at linkage.
- With front bracket in place mark hole. Center punch, Pre drill with 1/8” and then final drill to 17/32”. Install rivet nut. Install longer flange bolt (13) and reassemble bolts on bracket at linkage. Note: 2 Washers are provided to space out multiple layers of sheetmetal.
- Install bracket into position and tighten bolt (13) using 13mm socket or wrench. Once brackets are installed attach motor to rear linkage. See page 2 for motor installation.
- Run harness end up through the large rubber boot. Zip tie around boot may need to be removed to route wire through. If so use one supplied and re-seal boot.
- Remove Drivers seat box cover. Be careful not to damage Air Bag wire that runs across cover.
- Remove Fuses. Connect positive terminal on power lead using a 10mm socket or wrench. Connect ground to body ground in bottom of seat box.
- Mount controller under seat to wire loom. Use supplied zip ties to mount controller.
- Route remaining wires up and over exhaust heat shield and back along each side to motors. Connect plug to motors.
- Route Trigger wires (Solid Purple and Purple / Black Stripe and module power wire) under seat and out under sill plate cover.
- Route 3 wires up towards driver side kick panel.
- Remove dash cover panel using a T25 Torx driver.
- Once cover is removed locate black BUS Connector and lift off fram e to allow for easier install.
- Remove Secondary lock on Bus Connector. Once connector lock is removed using supplied module Connect 2 pin plug into 3rd port as shown
- Reinstall Bus Connector onto frame under dash. Remove Dash frame support bolt with a 13mm Socket. Connect the ground terminal of the Module to this bolt.
- Using supplied Posi Spice connectors connect matching wire colors together. Red, Purple and Purple w Black Stripe wires.
- Secure module and wires up under dash using supplied zip ties.
- Replace all dash panels and sill plate covers. .
- Some vehicles may have a shield shown. Verify Board does not come in contact with shield. If board contacts shield bend shield out of the way to prevent contact.
- Measure from the front edge of door line on the pinch weld to the specified lengths below. Measure at 12” for the front LED Light and 60” for the rear LED Light.
- Drill a 9/32” hole through the pinch weld at marked locations. Debur all holes. Insert grommet into drilled holes. Insert lamp wires through the grommets. (Silicon lube will help wires slip through grommets.) Affix lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure lamp is affixed to a flat, clean surface.
- Using supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp wires. Red to Red, Black to Black
- 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.
- 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 Power Step and the LED lights work when
doors open and close. NORMAL OPERATION: When the doors open, Power Step
automatically deploys from under the vehicle. When the doors are closed, Power
Step will automatically return to the stowed/retracted position. Note that
there is a 2-second delay before the Power Step 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 restoring 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 Power Step!
Here’s what you should know…
AMP Research Power Step 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.