Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

APPLICATION MODEL YR PART #

Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 2009 - up 75143-01A

Dodge Ram Crew Cab 1500 2009 - up 75138-01A

Dodge Ram Crew Cab 2500/3500 2010 - up 75138-01A

Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2500/3500 2010 - up 75138-01A

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 4mm hex key ( allen wrench )

q Electrical tape

SKILL LEVEL

4= Experienced

2 3

INSTALLATION TIME

3:00

hrs

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Summary of content (13 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE APPLICATION Dodge Ram Quad Cab Dodge Ram Crew Cab Dodge Ram Crew Cab Dodge Ram Mega Cab 1500 1500 2500/3500 2500/3500 MODEL YR PART # 2009 - up 2009 - up 2010 - up 2010 - up 75143-01A 75138-01A 75138-01A 75138-01A INSTALLATION TIME 3:00 hrs SKILL LEVEL 1 2 3 4 4= Experienced TOOLS REQUIRED q q q q q q q q q q q 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 h
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM INSTALLATION GUIDE Attaching motor to linkage assembly The motors must be attached to the linkage assemblies before continuing the installation process. EXPLODED VIEW 19-03129-11 Motor 19-03179-90 Socket cap screw 19-03133-90 Washer CAUTION: HANDLE WITH CARE. To ensure our customers receive all components with full integrity, we pack the motors separate from their linkage assemblies.
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM COMPONENT/PARTS IDENTIFICATION A C 1 x2 20-03314-XX Running board assembly (A) 19-03225-11 End Cap left (x1) (B) 19-03225-12 End Cap right (x1) (C) 19-02663-90 T-Nut Insert (x2) (D) 19-03236-90 Socket Cap Screw (x2) (E) 19-03237-90 Nut Plate (x2) D B Driver Side Linkages 2a 3a 10-03656-12 Motor Linkage Assembly - Driver Side 10-03662-12 Idler Linkage Assembly - Driver Side Passenger Side Linkages 3b 2b 10-03662-11 Idler Linkage Assembly - Passenger Side w
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION 4 5 6 8 7 x8 9 x10 19-03297-93 19-03696-90 19-03205-90 19-03326-90 Rivet Nut Tool M8 Hex bolt Rivet Nut Type-A Controller 19-03695-90 Wire Harness 12 x8 11 x8 x4 19-03730-90 16-03014-90 19-02802-90 Mounting Insert Washer (SS) Socket Cap Screw 10 16 17 x2 x2 16-03733-90 19-02777-90 Support Bracket Bracket Insert (not for Mega Cab) (not for Mega Cab) 13 x20 19-02805-90 Cable Tie (7”) 18 x4 19-03732-90 M6x30 Hex Bolt
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM NOTE: 1500 Quad Cab installations require additional steps and come with the required additional hardware. (These parts will not be available in Crew Cab kits.) Please read and carefully follow the instructions in Step 1 for your vehicle model. 1500 CREW CAB & ALL 2500/3500 MODELS 1500 QUAD CAB Follow Steps 2-5 to relocate brake cable and then proceed with the Power Step installation. Skip to Step 6 and proceed with the Power Step installation.
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM 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. Idler Assembly t Fron NOTE: Driving Linkage Assemblies (with motor) mount in the front; Idler Assemblies mount in the rear. 1 6 Driving Assembly Assemble Hex Bolt, Rivet Tool, and Rivet Nut together as shown and place into hex cutouts in sill.
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM Tilt Linkage forward, dropping Mounting Insert into sheetmetal slot, and tighten M6 Hex Bolt to 6 ft-lbs. Do not allow bolt to rotate counter-clockwise, as this may disengage Mounting Insert. Then tighten lower Hex Bolts to 16 ft-lbs with 13mm wrench. Linkage Installation. With Linkage tilted back as shown and Mounting Insert still oriented correctly, hook two mounting slots of Linkage onto the pre-mounted Hex Bolts.
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM NOTE: Skip steps 15-19 on Mega Cab models. Mega Cab models do not take Support Bracket. Position Bracket Insert assembly with the long end of the insert pointing toward the center of the truck (inboard) leaving enough threads for bracket installation. Rear Support. Preassemble Bracket Insert with Hex Bolt and Washer and insert into body support member above Idler Linkage.
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM Insert controller into tie-wrap loops and cinch down securely. The tie-wraps should cinch down into channels on controller surface. Prepare large tie-wraps for mounting Power Step Controller. Loosely loop tie-wraps around large bundle of wires behind battery in engine compartment. 14 5 20 11 21 Connect power leads from Controller, Red to positive battery terminal and Black to the vehicle body ground as shown. Remove fuse from Power Step Wire Harness.
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM Locate the vehicle’s Door Ajar Switch wires on the removed connector as indicated in chart and diagram below. Locate and remove Black Connector with Gray latch on bottom side of fuse box (labeled “G” where connected to fuse box).
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On Passenger 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 On each side of the vehicle measure from the front edge of door line on the pinch weld to the specified lenghts below. Measure at 22” for the front LED Light and 64-3/4” for the rear LED Light. 4 22” 64-3/4” 32 33 Insert grommet into drilled holes.
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AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP – DODGE RAM 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. 28 38 Reinstall fuse. 29 39 Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED Lights work when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels. 30 32 40 Correct operation of Lights: All four lamps will illuminate upon opening any door of vehicle.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your AMP Research Power Step Here’s what you should know... OPERATION The AMP Research Power Step automatically deploys when at least one door opens and automatically retracts under your vehicle when both front and rear doors close. If resistance or blockage is encountered while the Power Step is in motion, the drive system is designed to automatically stop. To reset, simply open or close the vehicle door and the Power Step will resume normal operation.