AMP RESEARCH AMPIS-75154 PowerStep Electric Running Board Installation Guide

AMPIS-75154 PowerStep Electric Running Board

Product Information

The product is an installation guide for AMP Research running
boards designed for various Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
models. It includes the necessary parts and hardware for
installation, as well as detailed instructions and safety
precautions.

Application

• Chevrolet Silverado1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 – Double Cab *

• Chevrolet Silverado1500 / GMC Sierra 1500- Crew Cab

• Chevrolet Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD – Double Cab *(excludes
  diesel engine)

• Chevrolet Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD- Crew Cab (excludes
  diesel engine)

• Modification required to running board assembly. See Item 1 on
  page 3.

Installation Time

3-5 Hours

Professional installation recommended

Tools Required

• Safety goggles
• Measuring tape
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Power Drill
• 9/32 drill bit
• 13 mm socket
• 10 mm socket
• 7 mm socket
• Ratchet wrench and extension
• 13mm end wrench
• Wire crimpers
• Wire stripper / cutter
• 3/16 hex key wrench (allen wrench)
• 5mm 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

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Product Usage Instructions

Attaching motor to Linkage assembly

The motors must be attached to the Linkage assemblies before
continuing the installation process. Follow the instructions
below:

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.

Note: Some Applications require modification.

Parts List and Hardware Identification

Refer to the provided parts list and hardware identification for
a detailed breakdown of the components included in the package.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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APPLICATION

AMP Part #

Chevrolet Silverado1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 – Double Cab
Chevrolet Silverado1500 / GMC Sierra 1500- Crew Cab
Chevrolet Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD – Double Cab (excludes diesel engine)
Chevrolet Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD- Crew Cab (excludes diesel engine)

• Modification required to running board assembly. See Item 1 on page 3.

2014-18 2014-18
2015-19 2015-19

75154-01A-B 75154-01A-B
75154-01A-B 75154-01A-B

INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
SKILL LEVEL
123 4
4= Experienced

TOOLS REQUIRED
q Safety goggles q Measuring tape q Flat blade screwdriver q Power Drill q 9/32″ drill bit q 13 mm socket q 10 mm socket q 7 mm socket q Ratchet wrench and extension q 13mm end wrench q Wire crimpers q Wire stripper / cutter q 3/16″ hex key wrench (allen wrench) q 5mm 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.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE Attaching motor to Linkage assembly
The motors must be attached to the Linkage assemblies before continuing the installation process.

EXPLODED VIEW
· Motor · Gear Cover · Socket Cap Screw · Washer

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
Extended Cab

Cut Length 79″ (No Modification Required)
72″ (Trim 7″)

PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION

1 x2
Running Board assembly

– End caps (1 left & 1 right) – T-Nut Insert (x2) – S-style clips (x2)

2 x2
Idler Linkage assembly

3 x2
Motor Linkage assembly

4
Wire harness

5
Controller STA

6
Brake Cable Bracket

7 x2
Gear Cover

8 x2
Brose Motor

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U-nut
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10 x4
Hex Bolt with Conical Washer

11 x4
Nut with Conical Washer

12 x5
Hex Bolt with Conical Washer

13 x4
U-nut

14 x20
Cable tie (7″)

15 x8
Socket Cap Screw

16
Tubing (Installation Tool)

17 x2
Cable tie (11″)

18 x4
Posi-TapTM

19 x2
Grommet

20 x4
LED Lamp

21 x10
Butt Connector
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Connecting Red Wire
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1500 MODELS ONLY!
Install U Nut (13) into position just forward of
brake cable T junction. Use supplied bolt (12) to
hold Brake cable rod into position.

Front Idler Linkage: Thread supplied bolt (10) in

about half way into the first sheetmetal tab / hole from

front. Set linkage over bolt and Tighten lower bolt (10)

to 16ft-lbs (22N m). Finger tighten nut (11) onto bolt

(10). Install bolt (12) and torque to 16 ft-lb (22N m).

Next torque lower nut (11) to 16 ft-lb (22N m) using

wrench to hold lower bolt in place.
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NOTE: U Nut may not be needed on some model trucks.

Note: Threaded nut may not be present on some vehicles. Bolt will assemble the same as step 3.

11 12

Front of Vehicle

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10
2

10

Rear Drive Linkage: Install driver side Motor Linkage in fourth sheetmetal tab / hole from front.

Linkage will then clear parking brake cable.

NOTE: U Nut may not be needed on some model trucks.

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Rear of vehicle

13 12

Note: U-nut may be needed if threaded insert is not present on vehicle

Install rear linkages with U Nut (18) here

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Crew Cab- Approx 29″ from back of cab Extended Cab- Approx 13″ from back of cab

Set linkage into second to last sheetmetal tab / hole from rear. Use supplied bolt (10) and nut (11) to hold in position. Install bolt (12) into upper mounting hole and snug both bolts. Torque upper bolt (12)
3 5 to 16ft-lbs (22N m) first and then torque lower bolt (10) and nut (11) to 16 ft-lb (22N m). Repeat linkage installation on Passenger side.

Slide mounting T-nut into position, aligning the end of the board with the rear edge of the back door. Mount board and tighten fasteners to 10 ft-lbs. Insure linkages are squared to body prior to torqueing fasteners.

Using the two 11″ cable ties, mount controller to support arm next to battery. Plug in harness (Ensure that locking tabs engage)
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Remove power fuse. Attach power lead (RED wire) to positive pole on the battery. Attach ground lead to negative battery pole. CAUTION: Do not ground wrench when engaged with nut.
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Route long end of wire harness above engine and Pull up front door sill plate covers as shown. down through drivers side wheel well. Zip tie harness to cowling clips on fire wall. Route short end down passengers side.
4
3 2 1

8 6
Pull up the carpet and drill 9/32″ hole in metal and insert supplied rubber grommet

7
Route wire harness along the frame and back towards rear linkage. Secure with zip ties. Push both wires through rubber grommet. Connect harness to motor. Secure harness with tie wraps.
4
4

NOTE: Seal holes with silicone glue and cover with tape so carpet does not stick to glue.

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FRONT DOOR WIRING: Steps 13-30 are for front doors

FRONT DOOR WIRING: Pop cover plate off. Work Remove Front door Cover plates behind door handle your way across the bottom of cover. Once bottom is and in bottom of grab handle to access mounting
popped loose pull down and out.

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Using a 7mm socket remove the 6 screws that secure Pry all panel fasteners loose. Start at door hinge side

the door panel in place.

and work your way around the bottom and towards

latch side of door.

3 1

3

1

2

3

2

13 3

2 2

12

13

Once panel pins are out lift up on panel. Lift panel up Remove door latch cable from door panel. and off of door.

1 3
2

14
Remove plug from door panel.

2

1

2

16

Rotate

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Remove accordion seal at door jamb and use supplied red wire and route wire into kickpanel.

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Tape red wire to (grey with black wire on driver side and tan with white stripe on passenger side). Pull trigger wire out and remove red wire. Next run trigger wire thru rubber accordion. Save red wire for rear doors.

Route trigger wire into the door. Poke hole through rubber grommet and push wire through. Pull back door weather guard and run wire across door panel to door switch plug.

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Posi-TapTM instructions

Insert

Tighten

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Driver Door shown

Using supplied Posi-Tap connector connect trigger
wire on harness (Driver Side: Grey/Black Stripe &
Passenger Side: Tan/White Stripe) to Solid dark grey
wire on door switch plug. Passenger side shares the same color wire. Note:Wire is located in the upper outer pin of plug. (Left on Driver, Right on Passenger Side)

Strip 3/8″

Insert and Tighten

16 20

21

Remove seal on door panel by removing metal clips Attach clips to grooves in door. that attach it to panel with a flat screwdriver.

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Re-attach window seal. Ensure seal is pushed against edge.

Replace plug and door latch cable. Reassemble door panel and replace screws removed from step 14.

24
Replace cover plates.

25
Reassemble accordion boot by removing retainer ring from body. Slide boot over ring and reattach to vehicle.

26

27

REAR DOOR WIRING: Steps 28-38 are for rear doors

Pull up rear sill plate cover as shown.

Pull back b pillar interior panel to gain access. Pull back accordion seal.

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Use supplied red wire and feed through accordian and into door panel.

Feed wire to front sill area. Run wire between door seal and black wire casing. Place wire under

loom and connect red wire to powerstep trigger wire (Light blue and black stripe on driver side and Green with a black stripe on passenger side)with

supplied butt connector. Once crimped use heat gun to shrink tube.

30
Remove Rear door Cover plates behind door handle and in bottom of grab handle to access mounting screws.

31
Using a 7mm socket remove the 4 screws that secure the rear door panel in place.

32

33

Pry all panel fasteners loose. Start at door hinge side Once panel pins are out lift up on panel. Lift panel up
and work your way around the bottom and towards and off of door. latch side of door.

1
1 3

2

3

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Remove door latch cable from door panel.

Route trigger wire into the door. Poke hole through rubber grommet and push wire through. Pull back door weather guard and run wire across rear door panel to door switch plug.

1 3

2

36

37 25

Using supplied Posi-Tap connector connect trigger On each side of the vehicle measure from the front

wire to dark grey with white stripe wire on door switch edge of door line on the pinch weld to the specified

plug. Passenger side shares the same color wire. lengths below. Measure at 23″ for front LED Light

Note:Wire is located in the upper outer pin of

and 63″ for rear LED Light.

plug. (Left on Driver, Right on Passenger Side)

38 39 Repeat steps 32-37 for door panel reassembly.

Affix lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure the lamp is affixed to a clean, flat surface. There is a step down midway across the surface. Affix lamp just outside of step down.
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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. 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 fuse. 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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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.

References

• AMP Research Accessories | RealTruck
• RealTruck Warranty Registration | RealTruck

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