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IM76254 rev 11.12.18

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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3-5 Hours

Professional installation recommended

5-Year Limited Warranty

WARRANTY

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APPLICATION MODEL YR PART #

Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra - Crew Cab (1500 Only) 2019 76254-01A

Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra - Double Cab (1500 Only) 2019 76254-01A

* Modication required to running board assembly. See Item 1 on page 3.

INSTALLATION TIME

TOOLS REQUIRED

q Safety goggles

q Measuring tape

q 1/8”, 19/64” Drill bits

q 10 mm socket

q 13 mm socket

q 13 mm ratchet wrench

q Ratchet wrench and extension

q Wire crimpers

q Wire stripper / cutter

q 3/16” hex key wrench (allen wrench)

q 4mm allen wrench

q Electrical tape

q Weather proof caulking (silicone sealer)

q Drillheat

q Heat Gun

SKILL LEVEL

4= Experienced

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Summary of content (15 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE APPLICATION MODEL YR PART # Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra - Crew Cab (1500 Only) 2019 Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra - Double Cab (1500 Only) 2019 76254-01A 76254-01A * 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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C INSTALLATION GUIDE Attaching motor to Linkage assembly The motors must be attached to the rear Linkages before installation. The Drivers side motor mounts on the opposite side of the linkage as the Passenger side motor does. EXPLODED VIEW • • • • Motor Socket cap screws Washers Motor Linkage assembly CAUTION: HANDLE WITH CARE.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION Note: Some Applications require modification. Application Crew Cab Double Cab A Cut Length 79” (No Modification Required) 62” (Trim 10”) F Cut D imen (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) sion C End cap left (x1) End cap right (x1) T-nut insert (x2) Socket cap screw (x2) End cap wedge right (x1) End cap wedge left (x1) B E D 1 x2 Running board assembly 2 Driver Side Motor Linkage 4 3 www.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C 5 7 6 Wire Harness 9 8 x2 Motor Cover x2 Motor 11 x8 Socket Cap Screw www.amp-research.com OBD II Plug Controller STA 12 10 x4 LED Lamp 13 x8 x2 Posi-Lock Connector 4/14 Conical Washer Bolt IM76254 rev 11.12.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C 14 15 x20 Cable Tie 7” 17 x4 Grommet www.amp-research.com x2 Cable Tie 11” 18 16 x8 Butt Connector Nut 5/14 IM76254 rev 11.12.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C Installing Linkages (Driver Side) Front Linkage (Idler Linkage) Install the Idler linkage in the First mount position at the front of the truck, for Passenger and Driver sides, using the bolts supplied (13). All plastic or rubber hole plugs need to be removed that are next to the linkage mounts. Also, an extra vertical seam-sealer bead may need to be removed from the front linkage mounting surface. Torque fasteners to 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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C Installing Linkages (Passenger Side) Rear Linkage (Motor Linkage) Install the Motor linkage on the passenger side in the second to last set of holes from the rear. The motor should be facing the front of the vehicle for this side as well. Follow the same step as on the Driver side in the previous step. Torque fasteners to 16 ft-lbs. (22 N m). 3 www.amp-research.com 7/14 IM76254 rev 11.12.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C Installing Step Extrusion Slide the front mounting T-nut into position, place the board(1) about 5 inches from the front edge of the front door. Use fasteners(11) to attach boards, finger tighten only. Align the rear T-nut and bolt it to the rear linkage. Then tighten all 4 fasteners to 10 ft-lbs. Front of vehicle Driver side shown Driver Front Door 2 1 11 5” Torque to 10 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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C Installing Electrical Components Plug in the main connectors(5) to the controller(6), then attach the controller to the passenger side wire harness bundle on the outside of the battery. Secure with 11” cable ties(15).
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C Remove the driver side door sill trim and kick panel carefully. Pull up the carpet, and poke a small screwdriver through the rubber insulation material. 8 Route the two trigger wires towards the rear of the vehicle above the body mounts, and up through the hole made in the rubber grommet in the previous step. Secure harness with supplied cable ties.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C OBD II install: Use Supplied Posi Twist 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 (76405-01A) was purchased see install sheet supplied in packaging. The pass through harness allows for an open port for other accessories.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C On each side of the vehicle mark the center of each door on the pinch weld and mark for drilling for the light wires in the next step. Make sure there is a clear path to the back of the pinchweld for the wire to enter. Front of vehicle Driver side shown 8” 6” 11 Measure down 1/2” from the top of the pinchweld. Center punch and drill a 1/8” pilot hole then drill a 19/64” hole through the pinch weld at marked locations.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C 10 17 17 Insert grommet(17) into drilled holes. Insert lamp(10) wires through the grommets. (Silicon lube will help wires slip through grommets.) 13 Affix lamp to rocker panel surface. Make sure lamp is affixed to a flat, clean surface. 14 16 16 Using supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp wires. Red to Red, Black to Black. Once Crimped use heat gun to shrink tube. 15 Close and wrap with conduit and electrical tape.
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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 – C H E V R O L E T / G M C Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the LED Lights work when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels. Reinstall fuse. Reinstall fuse. 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.
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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.