2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Steering wheel

RIGID, SEMI-RIGID, AND FLEXIBLE PLASTIC
PARTS TYPES
CODE FAMILY NAME COMMON TRADE NAME TYPICAL APPLICATION
ASA ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE
ACRYLITELURAN S CONSOLES, GRILLES
ABS ACRYLONITRILE
BUTADIENE STYRENETERLURAN9A9PILLARS, CONSOLES,
GRILLES
ABS/PC ABS/PC ALLOY PULSE, PROLOY, BAYBLEND DOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANELS
ABS/PVC ABS/PV ALLOY PROLOY, PULSE, LUSTRAN,
CYCLOVINDOOR PANELS, GRILLES,
TRIM
BMC BULK MOLDING
COMPOUNDBMC FENDER EXTENSIONS
EMA EHTYLENE METHYL
ACRYLATE/IONOMERSURLYN, EMA, IONOMER BUMPER GUARDS, PADS
METTON METTON METTON GRILLES, KICK PANELS,
RUNNING BOARDS
MPPO MODIFIED
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDEMPPO SPOILER ASSEMBLY
PA POLYAMID ZYTEL, VYDYNE, PA,
MINLONFENDERS, QUARTER
PANELS
PET THERMOPLASTIC
POLYESTERRYNITE TRIM
PBT/PPO PBT/PPO ALLOY GERMAX CLADDINGS
PBTP POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATEPBT, PBTP, POCAN, VALOX WHEEL COVERS, FENDERS,
GRILLES
PBTP/EEBC POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATE/EEBC
ALLOYBEXLOY,9M9, PBTP/EEBC FASCIAS, ROCKER PANEL,
MOLDINGS
PC POLYCARBONATE LEXAN, MERLON, CALIBRE,
MAKROLON PCTAIL LIGHT LENSES, IP TRIM,
VALANCE PANELS
PC/ABS PC/ABS ALLOY GERMAX, BAY BLENDS,
PULSEDOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANELS
PPO POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE AZDEL, HOSTALEN,
MARLEX, PRFAX, NORYL,
GTX, PPOINTERIOR TRIM, DOOR
PANELS, SPLASH SHIELDS,
STEERING COLUMN
SHROUD
PPO/PA POLYPHENYLENE/
POLYAMIDPPO/PA, GTX 910 FENDERS, QUARTER
PANELS
PR/FV FIBERGLASS REINFORCED
PLASTICFIBERGLASS, FV, PR/FV BODY PANELS
PS POLYSTYRENE LUSTREX, STYRON, PS DOOR PANELS, DASH
PANELS
RTM RESIN TRANSFER
MOLDING COMPOUNDRTM BODY PANELS
SMC SHEET MOLDED
COMPOUNDSMC BODY PANELS
23 - 4 BODYVA
BODY (Continued)

CODE FAMILY NAME COMMON TRADE NAME TYPICAL APPLICATION
TMC TRANSFER MOLDING
COMPOUNDTMC GRILLES
UP UNSATURATED
POLYESTER
(THERMOSETTING)SMC, BMC, TMC, ZMC, IMC,
XSMC, UPGRILLE OPENING PANEL,
LIFTGATES, FLARESIDE
FENDERS, FENDER
EXTENSIONS
EEBC ETHER/ESTER BLOCKED
CO-POLYMEREEBC BUMPERS
EEBC/PBTP EEBC/POLYBUTYLENE
TEREPTHALATEEEBC, PBTP, BEXLOY BUMPER, ROCKER PANELS
EMPP ETHYLENE MODIFIED
POLYPROPYLENEEMPP BUMPER COVERS
EPDM ETHYLENE/
PROPROPYLENE DIENE
MONOMEREPDM, NORDEL, VISTALON BUMPERS
EPM ETHYLENE/
PROPROPYLENE CO-
POLYMEREPM FENDERS
MPU FOAM POLYURETHANE MPU SPOILERS
PE POLYETHYLENE ALATHON, DYLAN,
LUPOLEN, MARLEX-
PP POLYPROPYLENE
(BLENDS)NORYL, AZDEL, MARLOX,
DYLON, PRAVEXINNER FENDER, SPOILERS,
KICK PANELS
PP/EPDM PP/EPDM ALLOY PP/EPDM SPOILERS, GRILLES
PUR POLYURETHANE COLONELS, PUR, PU FASCIAS, BUMPERS
PUR/PC PUR/PC ALLOY TEXIN BUMPERS
PVC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE APEX, GEON, VINYLITE BODY MOLDINGS, WIRE
INSULATION, STEERING
WHEELS
RIM REACTION INJECTED
MOLDED POLYURETHANERIM, BAYFLEX FRONT FASCIAS, MODULAR
WINDOWS
RRIM REINFORCED REACTION
INJECTED MOLDEDPUR, RRIM FASCIAS, BODY PANELS,
BODY TRIMS
TPE THERMO POLYETHYLENE TPE, HYTREL, BEXLOY-V FASCIAS, BUMPERS,
CLADDINGS
TPO THERMOPOLYOLEFIN POLYTROPE, RENFLEX,
SANTOPRENE, VISAFLEX,
ETA, APEX, TPO, SHIELDS,
CLADDINGSBUMPERS, END CAPS,
TELCAR, RUBBER, STRIPS,
SIGHT, INTERIOR B POST
TPP THERMO-POLYPROPYLENE TPP BUMPERS
TPU THERMOPOLYURETHANE,
POLYESTERTPU, HYTREL, TEXIN,
ESTANEBUMPERS, BODY SIDE,
MOLDINGS, FENDERS,
FASCIAS
VABODY 23 - 5
BODY (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................54
ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................54
INSTALLATION.........................54
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
ASH RECEIVER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................56
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL.............................56INSTALLATION.........................56
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................61
TOP COVER - CLUSTER
REMOVAL.............................62
INSTALLATION.........................62
TOP COVER - TRAY
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................64
TOP COVER
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................65
STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Unscrew screws. (Fig. 1)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, sepa-
rate cover.
(4) Disconnect electrical connectors and remove
bezel.
Fig. 1 CLUSTER BEZEL
1 - CLUSTER BEZEL
2 - SCREWS (2)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 53

INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Connect the electrical connectors.
(2) Position cluster bezel into place and seat clips
fully.
(3) Install screws.
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Move selector lever to position9D9.
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove shift lever frame trim. (Fig. 2)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove storage compartment.
(4) Remove ashtray.
(5) Remove screw and using a trim stick C-4755 or
equivalent, remove bezel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position bezel and seat clips fully.
(2) Install screw.
(3) Install ashtray.
(4) Install storage compartment.
(5) Install shift lever trim.
Fig. 2 ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
1 - SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FRAME TRIM
2 - STORAGE COMPARTMENT
3 - ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
4 - SCREW
5 - PLUG CONNECTIONS
6 - ASHTRAY
23 - 54 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
CLUSTER BEZEL (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove accessory switch bezel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ACCESSORY
SWITCH BEZEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screws and using a trim stick
C-4755 or equivalent, remove bezel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Install the bezel and install the screws.
(2) Install the accessory switch bezel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ACCESSORY
SWITCH BEZEL - INSTALLATION)
ASH RECEIVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Open ash receiver and remove two screws.
(3) Pull out ash receiver and disconnect electrical
connector.
(4) Remove ash receiver.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect electrical connector.
(2) Install ash receiver and install the two screws.
(3) Connect battery negative cable.
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Fig. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
1 - SCREWS (4)
2 - BEZEL
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 55

(1) Remove rubber mat from both cup holders.
(2) Unscrew screws (1) and remove cup holder top
section (2). (Fig. 4)
(3) Remove vent hose (1). (Fig. 5)
(4) Unscrew bolts (2) and remove cup holder bot-
tom section (3) from cab floor.INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Install bottom section and install the bolts.
(2) Install vent hose.
(3) Install top section and install the screws.
(4) Install rubber mats.
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box and remove the screws. (Fig. 6)
(2) Remove glove box and disconnect electrical con-
nector.
INSTALLATION
(1)Connect electrical connector and install glove box.
(2) Install three screws.
Fig. 4 CUP HOLDER
1 - SCREWS
2 - CUPHOLDER
Fig. 5 CUP HOLDER BOTTOM
1 - VENT HOSE
2 - BOLTS (4)
3 - BOTTOM SECTION
Fig. 6 GLOVE BOX
1 - SCREWS (3)
2 - GLOVE BOX DOOR
23 - 56 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
CUP HOLDER (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
²WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG, RUB-
BER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG-
SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY
BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND OTHER
INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, THESE
DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN
AND EYES.
²USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOR-
EIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
BETWEEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CUSHION
AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
²THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR MUST
NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAGS ARE SERVICED WITH DOORS IN THE
ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY
IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE AIRBAG DOOR
RESPONDS TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAIL-
URE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT
IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove radio. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AU-
DIO/RADIO - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove glove compartment. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove cup holder. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/CUP HOLDER - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove instrument cluster. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL)(6) Remove passenger airbag. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG -
REMOVAL)
(7) Remove right and left speakers. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/SPEAKER - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove center bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CEN-
TER BEZEL - REMOVAL)
(9) Remove air conditioning push-button control
module. (Fig. 7)
(10) Twist cover lock 1/4 turn and remove Power
Distribution Center (PDC) cover. (Fig. 8)
Fig. 7 HVAC CONTROL MODULE
1 - CONTROL CABLES
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
3 - MODULE
4 - SCREWS
Fig. 8 POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER COVER
1 - COVER LOCK
2 - COVER
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 57

(22) Remove brake pedal spring. (Fig. 17)
(23) Remove ignition transponder. (Fig. 18)
CAUTION: The position of the steering gear must
not be altered again for the entire duration of the
work procedure.
(24) Turn the steering wheel and lock the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position.
(25) Remove steering column support bolts. (Fig.
19)
(26) Remove the screws and remove instrument
panel. (Fig. 20)
Fig. 17 BRAKE PEDAL SPRING
1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - SPRING
Fig. 18 IGNITION TRANSPONDER
1 - COLUMN LOCK
2 - IGNITION TRANSPONDER
Fig. 19 STEERING COLUMN BOLTS
1 - BOLTS (2)
2 - STEERING COLUMN
Fig. 20 INSTRUMENT PANEL FASTENERS
1 - UPPER SCREWS (6)
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - RIGHT SCREW
4 - CENTER SCREWS (2)
5 - LEFT SCREWS (3)
23 - 60 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)