Automotive Manual PDF

INSTALLING THE RADIO GEAR
Skip if already assembled in RTR version
a. Install the receiver switch onto the servo mount beside the steering servo with 2 tap screws.
b. Install the steering servo onto the servo mount with four tap screws. (Note the output shaft should be centered between the chassis frames.)
c. Install the throttle servo onto the servo mount with 4 tap screws. The mounting position is shown in this manual.
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AMP RESEARCH BEDSTEP™ – DODGE RAM
Locate rear bumper attachment point on driver side. Remove bumper fasteners. Install upper mount onto linkage as shown and torque bolts to 33 ft-lbs / 44 Nm. Slide upper mount over factory studs, install fasteners and torque to 59 ft-lbs / 80 Nm. Install step pad assembly onto linkage assembly with two socket cap screws. Adjust step pad position side to side. Allow for foot access. Torque allen head bolts to 10 ft-lbs / 13.5 Nm.
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To ensure our customers receive all components with full integrity, we pack the motors separate from their linkage assemblies. This requires that the installer position and fasten the motor before continuing with the install. Please follow the instructions below and handle the assembly carefully.
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The lighting kit requires that you have the newer Power Step control module. If you don’t have the correct module, the correct part number is listed on the previous page. Remove Power Step harness from control module, cut cable tie and remove plug of center pin slot. Insert metal terminal of the Lighting Kit harness into center pin slot of connector. Make sure the terminal fully engages.
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Installing rivet nuts
1) Assemble rivet nut install tool as shown in figure 1
2) Place assembly into hole in frame so that the rivet nut sits flush to frame
3) Use wrench to hold rivet nut install tool and tighten bolt (see fig.2)
4) Make sure rivet nut stays flush while tightening bolt.
5) Tighten bolt to 30 ft-lbs (41N-m)
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Attaching motor to linkage assembly
The motors must be attached to the linkage assemblies before continuing the installation process.

Steps 1-3 for Heavy Duty Trucks only! For all other vehicles skip to Step 4.
HD - Short Bed: Remove forward most brake cable guide.
HD - Long Bed: Remove first and third brake cable guide.
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Install plastic brake cable guide (7) in rear of middle body mount. Install new parking brake cable guide (24) in existing frame hole as shown. Remove forward most brake cable guide and replace with new guide (6). Install driver side front linkage in first sheetmetal tab / hole from front. Install threaded clamping plate (13) on top of pinch weld and thread fastener ( 10) into clamping plate and torque to 16 ft-lbs. (22 N m). Next install fastener (12), finger tighten only.
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Remove parking brake cable support from frame. Seperate bracket and remove bracket from brake cable. Flip bracket 180 degrees to cable. Secure parking brake cable support to frame so that the bolt is now below the cable.
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Due to vehicle-build variations the Power Step may not correctly align with vehicle cladding. Using supplied shims, please follow the instructions be- low to correct the alignment. Remove canister purge valve bracket from rock rail remove existing rock rail by unscrewing ten bolts Install new canister purge valve bracket on fourth set of holes from the front (upper bolt)
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