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POWERSTEP™ Installation

Innovative technology meets old fashioned convenience for your ideal comfort and support with our Amp Research POWERSTEP™ products. Struggling to pull yourself into your truck has become a thing of the past; each time you open your door, this electric-powered running board lowers for your use and quickly retracts when the door closes.

Steps for Installing POWERSTEP™

Installing your new POWERSTEP™ product can be daunting without the right information. The following are step by step instructions for installing your Jeep Wrangler POWERSTEP in around 2 hours.

  1. Find rear linkage installation position in front of the rear body mount.
  2. Install adaptor
  3. Install idler linkage
  4. Install U nut under vehicle
  5. Slide motor assembly onto drive shaft and mounting bosses of driving linkage assembly
  6. Install front motor linkage with motor, then install light bracket according to instructions
  7. Mount step extrusion to linkage assemblies
  8. Line up rear of step extrusion with rear fender well
  9. Tighten 4 socket cap screws with 3/16" allen wrench. Torque to 10 ft.-lbs.
  10. Remove fuse from POWERSTEP wire harness
  11. Install controller on passenger side at firewall
  12. Route longest leg of wire harness across firewall to driver side and under vehicle outside of frame rail. Route shortest leg of wire harness down firewall and outside of frame rail on passenger side
  13. Remove passenger side front door sill
  14. Insert, tighten and strip Posi-Tap
  15. Use Posi-Tap connectors to connect Power STep trigger wires to like colored wires in the factory system as shown
  16. Remove drivers side door sill and pull up carpet
  17. Route violet wire under carpet to driver side door sill and connect to violet wire coming from door as shown
  18. Insert plug from wire harness onto motor. Slide rubber grommet on wire harness into slot of motor cover. Insert motor cover onto motor. Slide motor assembly onto drive shaft and mounting bosses of driving linkage assembly. Use electrical tape to cover any exposed wire from the motor.
  19. Insert plastic push pin rivets in mounting holes of motor cover
  20. Secure LED lights on each side
  21. Use supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp wires. Red to red and black to black. Once crimped use heat gun to shrink tube
  22. Reinstall fuse

As always, we offer comprehensive installation services for those of you who would rather leave that task to professionals. Whichever way you chose to go, we're sure you'll love your new POWERSTEP product and wonder why you hadn't purchased it sooner!

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Don't let the installation process of your new POWERSTEP product influence your decision to purchase one of our models. Add value to your truck, maintain functionality and keep it looking great with a POWERSTEP™ product. With a 5 warranty and our best price guarantee, you can’t lose. See our complete list of POWERSTEP™ products here ** or simply call our expert customer service team today at 800-653-7089 to reserve your POWERSTEP™ product today!