PowerBoard
®
NX – Installation Instructions
Rev. G 0713
75638 / 75643 pg. 9
Install Motor
Mount the Steps to the linkages. Slide the mounting T-Nut
into position. Install M6-1.0 x Socket Head Bolts to secure
the boards. Use a 5mm Allen Wrench to tighten the bolts.
Make sure the board moves up and down freely by hand.
If it binds, loosen the linkage to body attachment bolts and
adjust the linkage position until the boards move freely.
Do
not tighten the bolts at this time.
M6-1.0 x 20mm
Socket Head Bolts
Arm
PowerBoard
Install Running Boards
M6-1.0 x 20mm
Socket Head Bolts
M6-1.0 x 20mm
Socket Head Bolts
Tightening the
fasteners before
cycling the step several times
may create a bind, causing a
squeaking sound and preventing
the boards from retracting
completely and evenly.
Open the back door on the driver’s
side and clean the area where the
magnet and sensor will be installed
with a 50/50 solution of water and
alcohol. Stick a magnet to the back
side of the front door as shown.
Hold the Drivers Front Sensor
against the door pillar and position
the magnet so it is directly in front
of the sensor.
Slide Motor assembly onto drive shaft and mounting
bosses of Motor Linkage assembly. Use three (3)
M6-1.0 x 35mm Socket Cap Screws and M6 Flat
Washers to secure Motor. Plug female connector into
Motor.
M6-1.0 x 35mm Socket Cap
Screws and M6 Flat Washers
Driver’s Side
Rear Door
Top Hinge
Magnet
Install Magnet
Torque
5-7 ft. lbs.
(6.78-9.49 Nm /
60-84 in. lbs.)
Do not exceed 7
ft. lbs. of torque
Install Driver’s Side
Front Sensor
Peel the liner off of the Drivers Side
Front Sensor. Position it on the door
pillar so it is about 1/6" away from the
magnet. Press fi rmly on the Sensor to
stick it to the pillar.
Driver’s Side
Rear Door
Driver’s Front
Sensor
Sensor sits
on top of
hinge
Top Hinge
Magnet
