AMP RESEARCH 78122-01A PowerStep Xtreme Power Running Boards Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AMP RESEARCH
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
APPLICATION
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JK) 2007–2018 (4-Door Only)
AMP Part #
78122-01A
78122-01A PowerStep Xtreme Power Running Boards
INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
SKILL LEVEL
4= Experienced
TOOLS REQUIRED
- 13 mm socket
- 13 mm end wrench
- Ratchet wrench and extension
- Wire crimpers
- Wire stripper/cutter
- 3/16” hex key wrench (allen wrench )
- 4 mm hex key wrench (allen wrench )
- 5 mm hex key wrench (allen wrench )
WARRANTY
5-Year Limited Warranty
PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
End cap left (x1)
End cap right (x1)
T-nut insert (x2)
Socket cap screw (x2)
Nut plate (x2)
1 x2
Step assembly
PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
Locate rear linkage
installation position in front of rear body mount
Passenger side shown above.
Install adaptor as shown
Install Rear Drive linkage
Note: Install light bracket between pinch weld and linkage mount as
shown. Install brackets on forward holes of linkage.
Note: Due to variances in sheetmetal, shimming may be required to allow
proper retraction of steps. If needed, install shims between adaptor and upper
mount.
Install U nut under
vehicle, middle of front door for front motor linkage as shown. (Some vehicles
with factory steps may already include this u-nut)
Slide motor assembly (4) onto drive shaft and mounting
bosses of driving linkage assembly. Use flathead socket head cap screw (15) on
the inner location. Next use hex bolt (20) on outer location and tighten to 8
ft-lbs / 11Nm.
Motor faces to front of vehicle
Install Front motor
linkage with motor. Install light bracket on front side of linkage as in step
3.
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 foradjustments.
Line up rear of step
extrusion with rear fender well.
Tighten 4 socket cap screws with 3/16” allen wrench.
Torque to 10 ft-lbs. (13.5 N-m)
Remove
fuse from Power Step wire harness.
Install controller on
passenger side at firewall. Secure with 11” cable ties. Connect Red wire to
positive battery terminal and Black wire to negative battery terminal.
Route longest leg of
wire harness across fire wall to driver side and under vehicle outside of
frame rail. Route shortest leg of wire harness down fire wall and outside of
frame rail on passenger side.
Remove passenger side front door sill.
Lift carpet. Slit rubber grommet and pass trigger wires
through grommet in floor into passenger compartment.
Posi-Tap™ instructions
Use Posi-Tap connectors to connect Power Step trigger
wires to like colored wires in the factory system as shown:
Violet/White wire in loom coming from front door, Violet/ Yellow and
Violet/Grey in main loom in door sill.
Note: For door removal attach posi tap on chassis side of door harness.
See Step 17 for plug access.
To gain
better access to passenger side plug the following will need to be done: a)
Remove side panel on dash. b) remove glove box. c) Remove 3 screws holding
speaker and 2 lower screws holding dash in place. Once Posi tap is connected
replace panels.Remove driver side door
sill and pull up carpet
Route
Violet wire under carpet to driver side door sill and connect to violet wire
coming from door as shown. Note: For door removal attach posi tap on chassis
side of door harness.
Insert
plug from wire harness onto motor.s Slide rubber grommet on wire harness into
slot of motor cover. Insert motor cover onto motor. Slide motor assembly onto
drive shaft and mounting bosses of driving linkage assembly. Use electrical
tape to cover any exposed wire from the motor
Insert plastic push pin rivets in mounting holes of
motor cover. Use pliers to ease installation.
On each side of the vehicle Secure the LED light onto
installed brackets provided.
Use supplied butt
connectors, connect the lamp wires. Red to Red and Black to Black. Once
crimped use heat gun to shrink tube.
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. Due to Variances in the sheet metal a shim kit is
provided if Steps do not retract properly. See Step 3 for shim placement.
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.
Congratulations on your purchase of the genuine AMP Research PowerStep! Here’s
what you should know…
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.
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 OMPANY 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.
AMP RESEARCH TECH SUPPORT
1-888-983-2204 (Press 2) Monday –
Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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6,834,875; 6,938,909; 7,055,839; 7,380,807; 7,413,204; 7,398,985; 7,584,975;
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