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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
APPLICATION MODEL YR PART #
Dodge Ram Regular Cab * 1500 2018 (2019 - 2023 Classic) 76239-01A
Dodge Ram Quad Cab * 1500 2018 (2019 - 2023 Classic) 76239-01A
Dodge Ram Crew Cab 1500 2018 (2019 - 2023 Classic) 76239-01A
Dodge Ram Regular Cab * 2500/3500 2018 gas & diesel (2019-2023 diesel only) 76239-01A
Dodge Ram Crew Cab 2500/3500 2018 gas & diesel (2019-2023 diesel only) 76239-01A
Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2500/3500 2018 gas & diesel (2019-2023 diesel only) 76239-01A
*Modication required to running board assembly. See Item 1 on page 3.
NOTE: EXCLUDES CHASSIS CAB MODELS WITH DIESEL ENGINES.
TOOLS REQUIRED
q Safety goggles
q Measuring tape
q 13mm wrench
q 19mm wrench
q 13mm socket
q 10mm socket
q Ratchet wrench and extension
q Wire stripper / cutter
q 3/16” hex key (allen wrench)
q T-25 torx plus
q Rivet Tool
q 1/8”, 9/32” and 3/16” Drill Bit
q T27 torx Bit
q Center Punch
q Anti Corrosion Paint
q Electrical tape
SKILL LEVEL
4= Experienced
1
2 3
4
INSTALLATION TIME
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Motor to linkage assembly
NOTE: The motors will be attached on step 28 (page 14).
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.
EXPLODED VIEW
• Motor kit
• Socket cap screws
• Motor Linkage assembly
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Driver Side Linkages
Passenger Side Linkages
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Motor Linkage Assembly - Driver Side
3
Idler Linkage Assembly - Driver Side
Note: Some Applications require modication
Application Cut Length
Crew Cab, Mega Cab 79” (No Modication Required)
Quad Cab 72” (Trim 7”)
Regular Cab 50” (Trim 29”)
4
Idler Linkage Assembly - Passenger Side
5
Motor Linkage Assembly - Passenger Side
1
x2
Running Board assembly
- End caps (1 left & 1 right)
- T-Nut Insert (x2)
- S-style clips (x2)
PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE
IDENTIFICATION
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10
x20
Conicle Washer Bolt
12
x8
Socket Cap Screw
13
x20
Cable Tie (7”)
14
x2
Cable Tie (11”)
PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
6
Wire Harness
7
STA Controller
9
Rivet Nut Tool
8
x8
Rivet Nut
15
x2
Posi-Lock
TM
Connector
18
x4
Grommet
19
x4
LED Lamp
21
Reinforcement Bracket
x4
11
x8
Blind Rivet
16
x8
Button Head Torx
Screw
17
x8
Washer
20
x8
Butt Connector
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Blind Rivet
x4
23
OBD II Plug
24
Spacer (front drive linkage)
x2
26
Front Body Mount
x2
27
Rear Body Mount
x2
28
Short Hex Bolt
31
Bracket
29
Large Washer
30
Nylock Nut
FOR 1500 MODELS ONLY!
32
Harness Relocation
Bracket
25
x2
Motor kit
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4
1500 RAM ONLY. Remove brake cable guide from
frame by depressing locking tabs and sliding guide
out through hole. Unthread brake cable from frame
mount.
1500 RAM ONLY. After gaining enough slack, detach
brake cable as shown below. This detachment point
is located just to the rear of the adjustment nut.
1500 RAM ONLY. While holding brake cable adjust-
ment nut with wrench (located on driverside along
frame, towards the rear), loosen brake cable to allow
for slack. Mark position of nut before loosening.
1500 RAM ONLY. Attach brake cable guide to
supplied Brake Cable Bracket (31) and mount
bracket with supplied hardware. Reattach brake
cable and readjust brake cable adjustment nut to
31
28
30
29
13mm
13mm
13mm
NOTE: 1500 RAM Only! Powerstep installations require additional steps and
come with the required additional hardware. Please read and carefully follow the
instructions in Step 1 for your vehicle model. Follow Steps 1-5 to relocate brake cable and wire
harness plug and then proceed with the Power Step installation.
For Ram 2500/3500 Skip to step 6.
3
5
1500 RAM ONLY. On Drivers side of vehicle towards front of body remove harness bracket with 10mm
socket or wrench. Remove plug from bracket. And replace with supplied bracket (32) using two of the three
factory screws.
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2 3
4
5
6
7 8
9 10
NOTE: Driving Linkage Assemblies
(with motor) mount in the front; Idler
Assemblies mount in the rear.
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.
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.
Driving Assembly
Idler Assembly
Front
21
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
Once hole is drilled insert a piece of string or wire
through hole in Reinforcement Plate. Set plate into
position.
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
ush to the body before securing pop rivet.
21
22
8
9
Note: Some vehicles may have Front
welded fasteners 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
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With Rivet Nut Tool 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.
13mm
19mm
NOTE: Hold Rivet tool with wrench
while loosening bolt.
WARNING: Rivet
Nuts not properly
collapsed will not
hold securely to
sheet metal.
Once rivet nuts are in place use a
screwdriver to push back tab in hole to
avoid interference with linkage mount.
12
Rear Linkage Install: Set rear body mount plate (27) to body.
Note: Center and rear hole will be used. Driver side shown. Use supplied Conical washer bolts (10) to
attach as shown, At the pinch weld Use a T27 Torx driver and torque bolts to 6ft-lbs.
Next torque bolts to 16 ft-lbs.
Rear Idler linkage: Set linkage into position.
Use supplied conical washer bolts to attach
linkage to body mount plate. Use rear most
bolt as shown on driver side. Passenger side
will use rear mount position as well. Torque
bolts to 16ft-lbs.
13
T27
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Front Drive Linkage: Use 3 of the supplied conical washer bolts (10) to attach linkage to body
mount plate. Torque bolts to 16ft-lbs.
14
Set front body mount plate (26) to body.. Driver side shown. Use supplied Conical washer bolts
to attach as shown, At the pinch weld Use a T27 Torx driver and torque bolts to 6ft-lbs. Next
torque bolts to 16 ft-lbs.
If crash bracket is not present use supplied spacer (24) in place of bracket. Spacer can be
inserted after body mount is up into position. Spacer will be held in place by drilling and pop
riveting into place.
Rivets will be installed in step 39 & 40.
9
15
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10
17
The jogs in the lower part of the linkages point toward one another, as shown, Drive (motor) Linkage in the
Front and Idler Linkage in the Rear. Note: Linkage position described in parts list on page 3.
Torque to 10 ft-lbs. (13.5 Nm)
Install boards: Slide mounting T-Nut of board into position and attach to linkages. Shift board
forward as much as possible for proper clearance. The end of board/end cap will nest into linkage
lower mount 1/2” when positioned correctly.
With boards in extended position step on
boards to seat linkages. Walk the length of the board taking bouncing steps.
DO NOT JUMP ON BOARD! Verify that board end caps do not contact the
pinch weld.
If Endcaps make contact loosen 4 button head screws at pinch weld. Walk the
length of the board and apply weight to the center of the board and while applying weight
retighten button head screws at pinch weld.
For instructions on how to adjust board due
to pinchweld Interference, scan QR Code to
watch video, or type the following link to your
browser: https://youtu.be/ITbAeixVKdQ
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Locate large rubber wire boot on driver side
rewall 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 rewall. 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.
22
Prepare large tie-wraps for mounting Power Step
Controller. Loosely loop tie-wraps around large
bundle of wires behind battery in engine
compartment.
14
Insert controller into tie-wrap loops and cinch down
securely. The tie-wraps should cinch down into
channels on controller surface.
7
18
19
20
21
Remove fuse from Power Step Wire Harness. Connect power leads from Controller, Red to
positive battery terminal and Black to the vehicle
body ground as shown.
6
6
10mm
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Plug 2 pin plug into the Green Connector Block. Use supplied Posi-Lock (15) 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 (23) to the OBD II port on the vehicle.
Locate green block with 2 rows of plugs, and
plug 2 pin connector from module into this port.
Note: It’s best to reach from both sides when installing
2 pin plug. Any open port on green plug can be used.
For 2018 Models only
Locate Green Connector Block under dash to
the left of the steering column. The 2 pin plug
o the OBD harness will plug into one of the
open ports on this green plug.
For 2019 - 2022 Models
7
23
24
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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.
Vehicle Port
Powerstep
Connection Module
Direct to Port Option
Powerstep
Control Module
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
To Powerstep
Motors
Powerstep
Control Module
To Vehicle
Power (12V)
To Powerstep
Motors
Powerstep
Connection Module
Vehicle Port
Pass-Through Harness Option
Vehicle Port
Pass-Through Harness
(pin-topin at each terminal)
New Vehicle Port
(replaces original port)
Plugs into vehicle
under dashboard
15
11
26
27
9
7
25
Secure harness with supplied tie wraps.
Make sure wires are away from E-brake
mechanism and brake pedal assembly.
Note: To remove 2 pin connector
(if needed) once plugged in,
use a tool to push down clip as
shown below.
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30
32
27
29
30
29
28
28
On driver side, run Wire Harness leg down
and along underside of the vehicle oor 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
4
Route the two Wire Harness legs down over the
wheel wells toward Motor Linkages, long leg
across to the passenger side. Secure harness
with tie wraps (13).
6
On Passenger Side, run Wire Harness leg down and along underside of the vehicle oor 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.
6
Using a T-25 torx plus, torque bolts to 36 in-lbs.
See page 2 for motor installation instructions.
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Ax lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure lamp
is axed to a at, clean surface.
31
32
33
34
35
Using supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp
wires. Red to Red, Black to Black. Once Crimped
use heat gun to shrink tube.
19
18
20
20
Insert grommet into drilled holes. Insert lamp wires
through the grommets. (Silicon lube will help wires
slip through grommets.)
18
19
Drill a 9/32” hole through the pinch weld at marked
locations. Debur all holes. After drilling apply paint
to holes to prevent rusting
On each side of the vehicle measure from the front edge
of door line on the pinch weld to the specied lengths
below. Measure at 22” for the front LED Light and 64-3/4”
for the rear LED Light. Note for Quad cabs mount lights
at 22” and 54” for Regular cabs mount lights at 10”
and 45”.
64-3/4”
22”
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.
36
18
19
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Using a Rivet Gun install rivets.
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38
39
With linkage resting square on the hex bolts Using
a 3/16” Drill bit, drill both upper holes in linkage
through sheetmetal. After drilling apply paint to holes
to prevent rusting.
3/16”
Reinstall fuse to Powerstep harness. Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED
Lights work when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels.
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.
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.
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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.
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genuine AMP Research PowerStep!
Here’s what you should know...
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 specied. 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, re, 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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or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic
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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.
AMP Research PowerStep running boards automatically move
when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.
The material that your product is made from can be
recycled. Please also consider recycling the packaging
that your product came in.
