AMP Research Power Steps - Install Tech Article

After the Power Step running board was aligned (centered) between the wheelwells, it was then secured by tightening the 3/16-inch allen bolts.
After the Power Step running board was aligned (centered) between the wheelwells, it was t
The driver-side Power Step aligned and secured.
The Power Step electronic controller (brain) will activate the correct step to the door that has been opened. The controller is mounted to the firewall.
The Power Step electronic controller (brain) will activate the correct step to the door th

The hood is lifted, allowing access to the engine compartment, where the Power Step controller will be secured to the firewall.
The hood is lifted, allowing access to the engine compartment, where the Power Step contro
The power fuse connector lead wire is connected to the positive lead in the junction box.
The long end of the wire harness is led across the firewall and down through the passenger-side wheelwell. Then the short wire is led down through the driver-side wheelwell.
The long end of the wire harness is led across the firewall and down through the passenger

The controller wire leads are then run underneath and along the inner framerail, then to each door side.
The controller wire leads are then run underneath and along the inner framerail, then to e
The driver-side door panel and OEM speaker are removed...
to allow the controller actuator wire to run through the accordion tube of the door hinge...
to allow the controller actuator wire to run through the accordion tube of the door hinge.

and up to the door switch panel.
After stripping and crimping a spade (end) connector to the wire, it is connected to the T-tap connector...
After stripping and crimping a spade (end) connector to the wire, it is connected to the T
which is spliced into the gray wire with black stripe (driver side) switch plate, and the black wire with white stripe (passenger side) switch plate.
which is spliced into the gray wire with black stripe (driver side) switch plate, and the

The connecting wire is connected to another T-tap that has been spliced into the purple wire of the diode harness. Tie-wraps are used to keep wires of diode harness snug. The threshold plate is then reinstalled.
The connecting wire is connected to another T-tap that has been spliced into the purple wi
The speaker and driver-side door panel are reassembled, then mounted back onto the door frame.
The speaker and driver-side door panel are reassembled, then mounted back onto the door fr
A stepladder is used for the last time.

After the door is opened, the AMP Research Power Step deploys to its extended position in 1.3 seconds.
After the door is opened, the AMP Research Power Step deploys to its extended position in
It's a simple step up onto the running board and into the driver's seat.
The Power Step running board stays deployed until the door is closed.

With the door closed, the Power Step retracts, tucking itself snugly up and under the rocker panel.
With the door closed, the Power Step retracts, tucking itself snugly up and under the rock