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Bed Step suggestions
- Thread starter Ripchen
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My advice is to get your phone up there and start taking photos until you are sure any locking tabs are in the correct location before you start trying to yank the plug open. Speaking from experience here since my plug is now held together with zip ties.
MikeyHo808
Ram Guru
Check with your parts dept. too, you may be able to get it cheaper. But BAMWholesale would be a good choice. I Saved on shipping over the Pacific Ocean, and dealer provided a 10% loyalty discount, which was still way cheaper than me ordering it online.
Just FYI - I found this in the comments on a youtube video but I have not tried it myself so cannot share any experience
"You have to pull the red tab, push down on the little black tab, then pull the white lever to unlatch the barrel lock. It is a ***** to do."
other comments state it is easy to break the connector
"You have to pull the red tab, push down on the little black tab, then pull the white lever to unlatch the barrel lock. It is a ***** to do."
other comments state it is easy to break the connector
Bob.
Well-Known Member
I'm doing the step as I type this. Ebay has them for $200 as a take off unit. I went for the new unit from a mopar dealer on Amazon for $300 shipped.
I believe on the top of the plug there is a red latch you slide forward or backwards. then you press on the black tab. The white buckle will rotate around to the male plug that your trying to remove when you pull on it. But I haven't done this yet so take my way with a grain of salt. I was watching youtube videos to learn myself.
I believe on the top of the plug there is a red latch you slide forward or backwards. then you press on the black tab. The white buckle will rotate around to the male plug that your trying to remove when you pull on it. But I haven't done this yet so take my way with a grain of salt. I was watching youtube videos to learn myself.
mikeru82
Legendary member
Have they changed this step? I installed the OEM Mopar corner step on my previous truck (2020 Laramie) and didn't have to mess with any wiring. Are we all talking about the same step? This is the step I assumed the OP was asking about...
mikeru82
Legendary member
I don't remember having to do that either installing or uninstalling the step when I traded the truck in. Maybe it's just my CRS kicking in LOL.
GM26J
Active Member
Just did this install yesterday on my 2021. You have to remove one harness attach point (plastic push-in fastener) and unplug the large connector. You do this by sliding the red tab on top backward, press the black tab in front of the red connector down, rotate the white locking mechanism upward, and probably break off the black tab anyway.
Once you have the connector off and the harness cleared, you can mount the step (remembering to snake the harness through the step opening), reinstall the two bumper bolts, install the provided lower bolt, torque to 125 ft/lbs, then plug the big harness connector back in putting a zip tie around the entire body since you broke off part of the locking mechanism
Once all that's done it does work pretty nicely.
Once you have the connector off and the harness cleared, you can mount the step (remembering to snake the harness through the step opening), reinstall the two bumper bolts, install the provided lower bolt, torque to 125 ft/lbs, then plug the big harness connector back in putting a zip tie around the entire body since you broke off part of the locking mechanism
Once all that's done it does work pretty nicely.
MikeyHo808
Ram Guru
I had the same result. Position of my harness made it near to impossible to disconnect. But, position of my harness also meant I did not need to re-route the harness through the mounting bracket. My harness actually sits higher to the underneath of the bed, and not on the frame. Wire bundle is routed around the mounting area for the step, and does not come in to contact with the step at all. Made install so much easier.
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I recommend 2 zip ties in a cross fashion.Just did this install yesterday on my 2021. You have to remove one harness attach point (plastic push-in fastener) and unplug the large connector. You do this by sliding the red tab on top backward, press the black tab in front of the red connector down, rotate the white locking mechanism upward, and probably break off the black tab anyway.
Once you have the connector off and the harness cleared, you can mount the step (remembering to snake the harness through the step opening), reinstall the two bumper bolts, install the provided lower bolt, torque to 125 ft/lbs, then plug the big harness connector back in putting a zip tie around the entire body since you broke off part of the locking mechanism
Once all that's done it does work pretty nicely.
MikeyHo808
Ram Guru
Here is a link to the step. You may be able to find it cheaper from your dealer. Good luck!
Search Results | Mopar Estores
store.mopar.com
LoNeStAr
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I found it on ebay for under $200 and free shipping
Idahoktm
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If you buy from eBay make sure you get an OEM Mopar step and not a cheap Chinese knockoff.
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Bob.
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I just finished my installation of the Mopar step. Well worth the money.
To remove that fancy wiring harness on the 2021 1500, there is a red slide button on the top of the plug. Use a mirror if you need to see exactly what it looks like. Slide that red button towards the rear of the truck. You will hear a positive click as it moves into position. Press on that black tab that is underneath the red switch that you just slid. Then take that large turn buckle and pull it towards the rear of the truck. As you pull that buckle the male plug is unplugged from the female plug. I had to remove it to mainly unbolt the 2 bolts, then to bolt up the step using the 3 bolts used.
It's easy to unplug the plug.
When you plug it together, slide the male into the female and turn that buckle back like you found it. Push that red switch forward until you hear that click again.
Took me 40 minutes in the dark using a flashlight tonight after work. The same sized socket does all 3 bolts. It was a standard sized socket, not metric but I don't remember the size. Maybe 13/16" but don't quote me on that.
To remove that fancy wiring harness on the 2021 1500, there is a red slide button on the top of the plug. Use a mirror if you need to see exactly what it looks like. Slide that red button towards the rear of the truck. You will hear a positive click as it moves into position. Press on that black tab that is underneath the red switch that you just slid. Then take that large turn buckle and pull it towards the rear of the truck. As you pull that buckle the male plug is unplugged from the female plug. I had to remove it to mainly unbolt the 2 bolts, then to bolt up the step using the 3 bolts used.
It's easy to unplug the plug.
When you plug it together, slide the male into the female and turn that buckle back like you found it. Push that red switch forward until you hear that click again.
Took me 40 minutes in the dark using a flashlight tonight after work. The same sized socket does all 3 bolts. It was a standard sized socket, not metric but I don't remember the size. Maybe 13/16" but don't quote me on that.
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Bob.
Well-Known Member
I made a less than 3 minute video on how to deal with that plug. Watch here if you like.
