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Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon - Crew Cab 72"
REALTRUCK TECH SUPPORT 1-888-983-2204 (Press 2) Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Designed and manufactured by RealTruck AMP Research
Patent Protected. Please see our product site for applicable patents. www.realtruck.com/b/amp-research/
© RealTruck Group, Inc., 2024 • Three-year limited warranty. • Professional installation is recommended.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
• Made in Mexico
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1/20
MODEL YR
PART #
2023
76253-01A
INSTALLATION TIME
3-5 Hours
Professional installation recommended
SKILL LEVEL
2
1
4= Experienced
TOOLS REQUIRED
q Safety goggles
q Measuring tape
q 9/16 Wrench
q 17/32" Drill bit
q 10 mm socket
q 10 mm ratchet wrench
q 13 mm ratchet wrench
q Ratchet wrench and extension
q Pliers
q Wire crimpers
q Wire stripper / cutter
q 3/16" hex key wrench (allen wrench)
q 5mm allen wrench
q Electrical tape
q Weather proof caulking (silicone sealer)
q 1/8", 9/32" & 21/64" Drill bit
q Drill
WARRANTY
5-Year Limited Warranty
IM76253 rev 07.08.24
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Summary of Contents for REALTRUCK AMP Research POWER STEP 76253-01A
- Page 1 1/8”, 9/32” & 21/64” Drill bit q Drill WARRANTY 5-Year Limited Warranty REALTRUCK TECH SUPPORT 1-888-983-2204 (Press 2) Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST Designed and manufactured by RealTruck AMP Research • Made in Mexico ®...
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Page 2: Exploded View
2. Seat motor into position on the three mounting bosses. This may require an adjustment of the gear by moving the swing arms. 3. After seating into place, fasten the motor with the three motor mount screws with 4mm Hex Head. Tighten screws to 36 in-lbs (4N-m). Do not over torque. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 2/20... - Page 3 – C O L O R A D O / C A N Y O N PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION - End caps (1 left & 1 right) - T-Nut Insert (x2) - S-style clips (x2) Running Board assembly Motor Linkage Assembly Idler Linkage Assembly www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 3/20...
- Page 4 – C O L O R A D O / C A N Y O N PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION Wire Harness ODB II Plug Controller STA Motor Cover Motor LED Lamp Cinch Fastener Socket Cap Screw Hex Flange Bolt Posi-Lock Connector www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 4/20...
- Page 5 PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION Nut w Conical Cable Tie 7” Cable Tie 11” Hex Flange Bolt washer Washer Black Rivet Nut Grommet Rivet Nut Tool Kit Button Head Bolt Bracket Colorado Drill Template Butt Connector Posi Tap www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 5/20...
- Page 6 Only clamp Template on the sides as shown, clamping only the outer thickness of the template and the pinchweld. Do not clamp the template in the center as this will damage the template and improperly locate the holes. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 6/20...
- Page 7 (21), snug bolts. Next, using the supplied Hex flange bolts (17) and Serrated nuts (16) tighten linkage upper mount to steel bracket assembled in step 4. Snug bolts to allow for adjustments at a later step. Repeat Steps 1-5 on the passenger side of the vehicle. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 7/20...
- Page 8 On the driver side measure 29.5” back from the center of the rear linkage mounting hole to the forward hole of the drill template. With drill template secured with vise grips, drill 1/8” Pilot holes. Remove template and drill holes to 21/64”. ” 29-1/2 Crew Cab Models 32” Extended Cab www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 8/20...
- Page 9 (18) then tighten the bolt to the rivnut Next drill hole to 17/32”. Then install a rivet nut as seen below. (20) into the hole using supplied rivet nut tool. Repeat Steps 6 - 10 on the passenger side of the vehicle. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 9/20...
- Page 10 Route the two wire harness leads towards the firewall, the longer leg will run across to passenger side of vehicle. Secure harness with supplied tie wraps. Attach to hose at the back of the engine cover. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 10/20...
- Page 11 16. First, remove side dash panel. Second, remove sill plate cover. Third, remove lower dash panel. Remove dash cover panel & use 7mm socket to remove screw securing the dash panel in place. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 11/20...
- Page 12 Remove 2 screws at bottom of dash panel using a 7mm socket. Pull dash panel out. Lift the carpet to expose the plastic in-floor plug. Drill a 9/32” hole in the middle and insert the supplied rubber grommet (22). www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 12/20...
- Page 13 Dark grey - Top plug. Light green - 4th plug from top. Remove soft electrical tape from end of plug. Next, use scribe and press in clips on black plug cap. Rotate cap off to gain access to wires. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 13/20...
- Page 14 On light green connector, locate the Green/Yellow stripe wire located in pin location 19. Use supplied Posi-tap™ (26) connector and connect the white wire from the OBD module (6). Light Green Connector Front side of Connector www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 14/20...
- Page 15 To Powerstep Motors Pass-Through Harness Option Powerstep Control Module Vehicle Port To Vehicle Power (12V) To Powerstep Motors Vehicle Port Pass-Through Harness (pin-topin at each terminal) New Vehicle Port Powerstep (replaces original port) Connection Module www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 15/20...
- Page 16 1 1/2” 3” Center punch and drill a 1/8” pilot hole then drill a 9/32” hole through the pinch weld at marked locations. Deburr all holes. After drilling apply paint to holes to prevent rusting. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 16/20...
- Page 17 Red to Red, Black to Black. Once Crimped use heat gun to shrink tube. Close and wrap with conduit and electrical tape. Secure all loose wires with cable ties, with lamp wires pulled upward to avoid any wire snagging. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 17/20...
- Page 18 Next, mount step extrusion to linkage assemblies. Line up t-nuts in step assembly with slots in lower mounts of linkage assemblies. Tighten 4 socket cap screws (10) with 3/16” allen wrench. Fasten loosely to allow for adjustments. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 18/20...
- Page 19 Install running board to linkages, measure approximately 19” back from linkages to tip of board. Front & Rear Linkages on Driver and Passenger side: Torque fasteners to 16 ft-lbs. (22 N m). Reinstall fuse. Reinstall fuse. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 19/20...
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Page 20: Final System Check
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. www.realtruck.com IM76253 rev 07.08.24 20/20... - Page 21 • Faster and easier access to customer service and tech support in the unlikely event you need warranty or product support. • Registration helps us keep you up to date on product information and offers. To view other RealTruck products that may be offered for your vehicle. Please visit: www.realtruck.com Rev 05.30.24...
- Page 22 Caution! Keep hands away when the running board is in motion. 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY RealTruck / 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.
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