INSTALLATION GUIDE

TM

APPLICATION YEAR AMP Part #

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JK) 2007–2018 75122-01A

(4-Door Only)

INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended

SKILL LEVEL

1 2 3 4
4= Experienced

TOOLS REQUIRED
q 13 mm socket
q 13 mm end wrench
q Ratchet wrench and extension
q Wire crimpers
q Wire stripper/cutter
q 3/16” hex key wrench (allen wrench )
q 4 mm hex key wrench (allen wrench )
q 5 mm hex key wrench (allen wrench )

WARRANTY
5-Year Limited Warranty

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PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION

End cap left (x1)

End cap right (x1)
T-nut insert (x2)
Socket cap screw (x2)
Nut plate (x2)

1 x2
Step assembly

4D 4D 4D

2a 2b 3 x2 4 x2
Driver side Passenger side Idler Linkage Adaptor
Motor Linkage Motor Linkage

5 x2 6 x2 7 8
Motor Motor Cover Controller STA Wire Harness
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PARTS LIST AND

HARDWARE
IDENTIFICATION

9 x2 10 x8 11 x8 12 x6 13 x8
U nut Socket Cap Screw Button Head Bolt Hex Flange Bolt Washer Black

14 x4 15 x6 16x2 17 x20
Posi-Taps™ (Red/Grey) Cinch Fastener Flat Head Cap Screw Cable Tie 6”

18 x2 19 x4 20 x8
Cable Tie 11” LED Lamp Butt Connector

21 x2 22 x4 23 x4
Flange head bolt Shim Light bracket
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Locate rear linkage installation position in front of Install adaptor as shown
rear body mount

Hole not used

4
12

Front of vehicle Torque to 16 ft-lbs.

(22 N m)

1 Passenger side shown above 2

1 Rear idler linkage.
Install Note: Install light
Hole is not present in pinch weld.
bracket between
Hole can be drilled if desired using
a 3/8” drill. pinch weld and
linkage mount
23 as shown. Install
brackets on forward
4 holes of linkage.

11

13 Shim

Torque fasteners to
16 ft-lbs. (22 N m)
3

Install U nut under vehicle, middle of front door

12
for front motor linkage as shown. (Some vehicles
Note: Due to variances in sheetmetal, shimming with factory steps may already include this u-nut)
may be required to allow proper retraction of
steps. If needed, install shims between adaptor
3 and upper mount. 4 Front of vehicle passenger side
Slide motor assembly onto drive shaft and mounting bosses of driving linkage assembly. Use flathead
socket cap screw (16) on the inner location. Next use flange head bolt (21) on outer location and tighten to 8
ft-lbs / 11Nm.
Motor faces to front of vehicle
5 5

2b
2a
Driver side
Motor Linkage Passenger side
Motor Linkage

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Install Front motor linkage with motor. Install light Mount step extrusion to linkage assemblies. Line up
bracket on front side of linkage as in step 3. t-nuts in step assembly with slots in lower mounts
of linkage assemblies. Fasten loosely to allow for
adjustments.

11
12
2 13
1
Torque fasteners to 16 ft-lbs. (22 N m) 10 10

Repeat linkage installation on driver side

6 7
Line up rear of step extrusion with rear fender well. Tighten 4 socket cap screws with 3/16” allen wrench.
Torque to 10 ft-lbs. (13.5 N-m)

10

8 9
Remove fuse from Power Step wire harness. Install controller on passenger side at firewall.
Secure with 11” cable ties. Connect Red wire to
positive battery terminal and Black wire to negative
battery terminal.
+ 7
8

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Route longest leg of wire harness across fire wall to Remove passenger side front door sill.
driver side and under vehicle outside of frame rail.
Route shortest leg of wire harness down fire wall
and outside of frame rail on passenger side.
8
7

13
12 13
Lift carpet. Slit rubber grommet and pass trigger Posi-Tap™ instructions
wires through grommet in floor into passenger
compartment.

Insert Tighten

Insert and
Strip 3/8”
15
14 15 Tighten
Use Posi-Tap connectors to connect Power Step
trigger wires to like colored wires in the factory system
as shown: Violet/White wire in loom coming from front
door, Violet/Yellow and Violet/Grey in main loom in
door sill. Note: For door removal attach posi tap on
chassis side of door harness.

Door Wire Color

Passenger Front Violet/ White
Passenger Rear Violet/ Yellow
Driver Rear Violet/ Grey

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Remove driver side door sill and pull up carpet. Route Violet wire under carpet to driver side door
sill and connect to violet wire coming from door as
shown. Note: For door removal attach posi tap on
chassis side of door harness.

17 18
Insert plug from wire harness onto motor. Slide Insert plastic push pin rivets in mounting holes of
rubber grommet on wire harness into slot of motor motor cover. Use pliers to ease installation.
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.
6
5 15
6

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On each side of the vehicle Secure the LED light Use supplied butt connectors, connect the lamp
onto installed brackets provided. wires. Red to Red and Black to Black. Once crimped
use heat gun to shrink tube.

19

20

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Reinstall fuse to Power Step harness. Check that all doors activate the Power Step and the
LED Lights work when doors open and close. Reinstall any remaining trim panels. Due to
Variances in the sheet metal a shim kit is provided if Steps do not retract
properly. See Step 3 for shim placement.

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.
When the doors are closed, PowerStep will automatically return to the stowed/retracted position. Note that
there is a 2-second delay before the PowerStep returns to the stowed/retracted position.
CORRECT OPERATION OF LIGHTS: All four lamps will illuminate upon opening any door of vehicle.
Lamps will stay on until restowing of both Power Steps or until 5 minutes has expired with the doors open.
When the lights timeout after 5 minutes, they can be reillumintated by closing and opening any door of
vehicle.

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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. There will be a 2-second
delay before the running boards move to the stowed position.

Automatic stop:
If an object is in the way of the moving running board, the running board will automatically stop.
To reset, clear any obstruction, then simply open and close the door to resume normal operation.

Manually set in the deployed (OUT) position for access to the roof:

your foot while at the same time closing the door. To resume normal operation, open and close the door.

Maintenance: In adverse conditions, debris such as mud, dirt, and salt may become trapped in the running
board mechanism, possibly leading to unwanted noise. If this occurs, manually set the running boards to

Avoid spraying the motors directly. After washing, apply silicone spray lubricant to the hinge pivot pins.
Do not apply silicone, wax or protectants like Armor All® to the running board stepping surface.
Caution! Keep hands away when the running board is in motion.

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

AMP RESEARCH warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for FIVE (5) YEARS FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance. This warranty applies to the original
purchaser only. All remedies under this warranty are limited to the repair replacement of the product itself, or the repair
or replacement of any component part thereof, found by the factory to be defective within the time period specified. The
decision to repair or replace is wholly within the discretion of the manufacturer.

for instructions. You must retain proof of purchase and submit a copy with any items returned for warranty work. Upon
completion of warranty work, if any, we will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight prepaid. Damage
to our products caused by accidents, fire, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation, misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts
not manufactured by us, is not covered under this warranty.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE SAME DURATION AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUR COMPANY SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
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WARNING
Be sure to read and precisely follow the provided instructions when installing this product. Failure to do so could place the vehicle
occupants in a potentially dangerous situation. After installing or reinstalling, re-check to insure that the product is properly installed.