Installation Manual

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IM75142 rev 02.24.15

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APPLICATION MODEL YR PART #

Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 2005 - 2015 75142-01A

Toyota Tacoma Access Cab* 2005 - 2015 75142-01A

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

5-Year Limited Warranty

WARRANTY

Invented, engineered and manufactured exclusively by AMP Research in the USA. May be covered by one of the following patents:

Printed in USA.

INSTALLATION TIME

2 3

SKILL LEVEL

3= Experienced

TOOLS REQUIRED

q Safety goggles

q Measuring tape

q 19 mm socket

q 10 mm socket

q 12 mm socket

q Ratchet wrench and extension

q Pliers

q Wire crimpers

q Wire stripper / cutter

q 3/16” hex key wrench ( allen wrench )

q 4mm hex key wrench ( allen wrench )

q Electrical tape

q Weather proof caulking ( silicone

sealer )

q 9/32 drill bit

q Drill

Summary of content (11 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE APPLICATION Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Toyota Tacoma Access Cab* MODEL YR 2005 - 2015 2005 - 2015 PART # 75142-01A 75142-01A * Modification required to running board assembly. See Item 1 on page 3.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A Purpose: Due to vehicle-build variations the Power Step may not correctly align with vehicle cladding. Using supplied shims, please follow the instructions below to correct the alignment. Misalignment: Shim Correction: The gap between board and vehicle cladding is too large toward rear of running board. Shim rear mount at lower bolt. (diagram below) The gap between board and vehicle cladding is too small toward rear of running board.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A Note: Some Applications require modification. A Application Double Cab Access Cab F Cut D Cut Length 70” (No Modification Required) 60” (Trim 10”) imen 1 x2 Running board assembly 2 x2 10-03685-10 Idler Linkage Assembly 6 x2 19-02727-90 Single Diode www.amp-research.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION S H I M K IT 10 x2 19-03354-90 Posi-Tap™ (Red/Grey) 11 19-03706-90 12 *REFER TO STEP 33. USE ONLY IF NEEDED. 13 x6 19-02721-90 Cinch Fastener x4 19-03702-90 14 Includes x4 19-03142-90 Shim Kit 19-03290-90 Base Plate 15 x25 19-02805-90 Cable Tie 7” 16 x2 19-03339-90 Cable Tie 11” 19 16-02634-90 Button Head Bolt 18 x2 19-03238-90 Motor Cover www.amp-research.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A Remove brake line retainer bolt from driver side front inside frame rail to provide access inside frame. Disconnect brake lines from frame by squeezing outside of plastic fastener. CAUTION: Do not break plastic fastener. Disconnect first and third fastener from front. 1 2 Install driver side rear motor linkage through this hole in frame. 3 Through-bolt linkage to frame as shown in next step. Install Driver Side Front Idler Linkage.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A Center running board to doors and mount onto linkages by sliding T-nuts into positioin. Torque 3/16” Allen bolts to 10ft-lbs. (13.5Nm) 3 9 1 9 1 8" 7 8 Attach motor onto Motor Linkage Assembly using two M6x16 flat head screws on both drive and passenger sides Torque linkage to frame through bolts from step 4 to 40 ft-lbs(54Nm) Remove fuse. 8 10 9 Run wire harness as shown outside the frame rails on both sides.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A Pry up front door sill plates and remove kick panel fasteners and panels on driver and passenger side. Pry left foot rest loose at driver side kick panel. Kick panel fastener 13 14 Locate door ajar signal wires on driver side. Front Green/Yellow, rear Pink/Black. Pull up carpet and locate rubber grommet. Slice the grommet and pass trigger wires from under the vehicle and into the cab.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A Connect Green/Yellow Power Step trigger wire to Green/Yellow factory Door Ajar signal wire (12 volt negative with door open) using supplied Posi-Tap. 19 In passenger-side front door sill, locate Door Ajar signal wires inside Black plastic split loom. Front Red/Black rear Pink/Black 20 Install Single Diode harness as shown in step 16 on Pink/Black wire (12 volt negative with door open) and connect to Power Step Pink/ Black trigger wire.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A Insert plastic push pin rivets in mounting holes of Motor Cover. On each side of the vehicle measure from the front edge of door line on the pinch weld to the specified lengths below. Measure at 20” for front LED Light and 57” for rear LED LIght. 12 20” 57” 25 Drill a 9/32” hole through the pinch weld at marked locations. Debur all holes. 26 Insert grommet into drilled holes. Insert lamp wires through the grommets.
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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – TA C O M A 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. Reinstall the fuse. Replace fuse 4 31 32 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 PowerStep and the LED lights work when doors open and close.
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™ Congratulations on your purchase of the 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.