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IM75101 rev 01.31.18

INSTALLATION GUIDE

APPLICATION MODEL YR AMP PART #

Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 2002 - 2008 75101-01A

Dodge Ram Quad Cab 2500/3500 2003 - 2009 75101-01A

Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2006 - 2009 75118-01A

TOOLS REQUIRED

q Safety goggles

q Measuring tape

q Flat blade screwdriver

q Phillips head screwdriver

q Right angle drill

q 1/8” drill bit

q 13 mm socket

q Ratchet wrench and extension

q Soldering iron

q Wire crimpers

q Wire stripper / cutter

q Corrosion inhibiter

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

q 1/8” hex key wrench (allen wrench)

q 4 mm hex key wrench (allen wrench )

q Pop rivet tool

q Electrical tape

INSTALLATION TIME

2 3

SKILL LEVEL

4= Experienced

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5-Year Limited Warranty

WARRANTY

3-5 Hours

Professional installation recommended

Summary of content (13 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE APPLICATION MODEL YR AMP PART # Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 2500/3500 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2002 - 2008 2003 - 2009 2006 - 2009 75101-01A 75101-01A 75118-01A INSTALLATION TIME 3-5 Hours Professional installation recommended SKILL LEVEL 1 4 2 3 4 4= Experienced TOOLS REQUIRED q Safety goggles q Measuring tape q Flat blade screwdriver q Phillips head screwdriver q Right angle drill q 1/8” drill bit q 13 mm socket q Ratchet wrench and extens
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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 – D O D G E R A M INSTALLATION GUIDE Attaching motor to linkage assembly The motors need to be installed before continuing with the rest of the Power Step install. EXPLODED VIEW • Motor • Socket cap screw • Washer • Drive Gear Housing Cover 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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A M P R E S E A R C H P O W E R S T E P TM – D O D G E R A M A F C 1 x2 Running board assembly (A) End cap left (x1) (B) End cap right (x1) (C) T-nut insert (x2) (D) Socket cap screw (x2) (E) End cap wedge right (x1) (F) End cap wedge left (x1) B 3 x2 Driver Rear Bracket Front Bracket 5 x2 Idler Linkage www.amp-research.com 6 x2 Motor Linkage 7 Wire Harness 3/12 D PASSENGER REAR BRACKET DRIVER REAR BRACKET 2 E 4 Passenger Rear Bracket 8 Controller STA IM75101 rev 01.31.
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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 – D O D G E R A M PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION 9 x8 Hex Bolt 13 x4 Mounting Insert 10 11 x4 Hex Bolt 12 x8 Socket Cap Screw x8 Blind Rivet 15 16 14 x20 Cable tie (7”) x2 Cable tie (11”) x4 Posi-Taps™ (Red/Grey) 17 Damper Bracket Kit (Only needed for 1500 Quad Cab) 18 x4 LED Lamp www.amp-research.com 19 x4 Grommet 4/12 20 x8 Butt Connector IM75101 rev 01.31.
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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 – D O D G E R A M Prepare brackets for install Note: Steps 1-8 shown on driver side. Repeat these steps on passenger side. 3 FRO NT NOTE FOR MEGA CAB: Remove tape and cut as indicated for Mega Cab rear driver bracket if not already done. 13 10 Counting large oval sill holes from the front, remove covering (plug or tape) from the below indicated mounting points. 1 QUAD CAB: 3rd and 7th from the front. MEGA CAB: 3rd and 8th from the front.
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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 – D O D G E R A M DRIVER SIDE Repeat steps 2 thru 6 for front mounting bracket. TORQUE 16 ft-lbs. (22 N-m) 3 12 9 2 6 10 5 8 9 2 CAUTION: Swing in idler arm can cause pinch point. 9 PASSENGER SIDE Install rear mounting bracket 4 Mount step extrusion to linkage assemblies. Fasten loosely to allow for adjustments. TORQUE 16 ft-lbs.
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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 – D O D G E R A M Attach wire harness to the control box. Slide controller through cable ties. Line up cable ties with grooves in controller and tighten. 8 Attach 11” cable ties loosely around harness. 15 7 Note: Make sure controller connector locking tabs fully engage. 12 Attach power leads, red lead to positive battery terminal and the black lead to body ground as shown. GROUND Remove fuse from Power Step wire harness.
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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 – D O D G E R A M 16 17 + UNTERMINATED WIRES 8 18 7 7 7 UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE 19 www.amp-research.com 20 8/12 IM75101 rev 01.31.
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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 – D O D G E R A M Remove plastic panel beneath steering column. 21 For 2006-2009 Models: Locate bundle of wires high and to the left of diecast steering column mount. Note: Bundle of wires leads toward back of fuel guage and is located directly above bundle of wires grounded to left panel. 23 Remove metal panel revealed by step 21. Model years 2002-2005 will not have this panel to remove.
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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 – D O D G E R A M Model Years 2004- 2009 Note: You may find two VL/YL wires in bundle. Only one works correctly. VT/WT VT/YL VT/WT 26 VT/GY VT/YL (Pass/Front) (Pass/Rear) VT VT VT/GY (Drive/Rear) Using supplied PosiTapsTM splice the Power Step trigger wires into their corresponding door ajar wire. See steps 26 and 27 for wire colors.
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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 – D O D G E R A M Drill a 9/32” hole through the pinch weld at marked locations. Debur all holes. Insert grommet into drilled holes. Insert lamp wires through the grommets. 18 19 32 33 Affix lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure lamp is affixed to a flat, clean surface. Using supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp wires. Red to Red, Black to Black. Once Crimped use heat gun to shrink tube.
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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 – D O D G E R A M Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED Lights work when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels. 4 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.
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™ 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.