2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER remove seats

Cargo Van - Rear
(1) Remove the screws and retaining strips.
(2) Remove carpet/mat.
INSTALLATION
Cargo/Passenger Van - Front
(1) Position carpet/mat in vehicle.
(2) Install the jack storage cover.
(3) Install the cup holder. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/CUP HOLDER - INSTALLA-
TION)
(4) Install the tray behind the driver's seat and
install the three bolts.
(5) Install the stepwell scuff pads. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/STEPWELL SCUFF PADS -
INSTALLATION)
Passenger Van - Rear
(1) Position carpet/mat in vehicle.
(2) Install the seat striker assemblies.
(3) Install the retaining strips and screws.
(4) Install the seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - INSTALLATION)
Cargo Van - Rear
(1) Position carpet/mat in vehicle.
(2) Install the retaining strips and screws.
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Position door weatherstrip aside.
(2) Remove the jack storage cover, if necessary.
(3) Position aside carpet/mat, if necessary.
(4) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove the cowl trim panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl trim panel and seat the clips
fully.
(2) Install the jack storage cover, if necessary.
(3) Position the carpet/mat back.
(4) Position the door weatherstrips back.
D-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the three plastic twist screws and
remove the panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the panel and install the three twist
screws.
HEADLINER
REMOVAL
Cab Section
(1) Remove the a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the assist handle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the dome light. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/CARGO
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
(6) Carefully separate the headliner and remove.
Number 2 Section
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the second and third row seats. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with rear air con-
ditioning unit, skip to step 8.
(3) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the
rear air front duct cover.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector at front of
cover.
(5) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the
rear air middle duct cover.
(6) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(7) Remove the three push-pins and three screws
and remove the rear air cover.
(8) Remove the duct work.
(9) Release clips at front and rear of headliner and
remove.
Number 3 Section
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the third and fourth row seats. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with rear air con-
ditioning unit, skip to step 8.
(3) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the
rear air front duct cover.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector at front of
cover.
(5) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the
rear air middle duct cover.
(6) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(7) Remove the three push-pins and three screws
and remove the rear air cover.
(8) Remove the duct work.
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CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS (Continued)

(9) Release clips at front and rear of headliner and
remove.
Number 4 Section
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the third and fourth row seats. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with rear air con-
ditioning unit, skip to step 8.
(3) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the
rear air front duct cover.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector at front of
cover.
(5) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the
rear air middle duct cover.
(6) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(7) Remove the three push-pins and three screws
and remove the rear air cover.
(8) Remove the duct work.
(9) Release clips at front and rear of headliner and
remove.
INSTALLATION
Cab Section
(1) Position the headliner in vehicle and seat fully.
(2) Install dome light. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/CARGO LAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION)
(3) Install assist handle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the sun visors. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(7) Connect battery negative cable.
Number 2 Section
(1) Position the headliner in vehicle and seat fully.
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with rear air con-
ditioning unit, skip to step 8.
(2) Install rear air unit duct work.
(3) Install the rear air unit rear cover and install
the three screws and push-pins.
(4) Connect the electrical connector and install the
middle duct work cover.
(5) Install the push pin fasteners.
(6) Connect the electrical connector and install the
front duct work cover.
(7) Install the push pin fasteners.(8) Install the second and third row seats. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION)
(9) Connect battery negative cable.
Number 3 Section
(1) Position the headliner in vehicle and seat fully.
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with rear air con-
ditioning unit, skip to step 8.
(2) Install rear air unit duct work.
(3) Install the rear air unit rear cover and install
the three screws and push-pins.
(4) Connect the electrical connector and install the
middle duct work cover.
(5) Install the push pin fasteners.
(6) Connect the electrical connector and install the
front duct work cover.
(7) Install the push pin fasteners.
(8) Install the third and fourth row seats. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION)
(9) Connect battery negative cable.
Number 4 Section
(1) Position the headliner in vehicle and seat fully.
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with rear air con-
ditioning unit, skip to step 8.
(2) Install rear air unit duct work.
(3) Install the rear air unit rear cover and install
the three screws and push-pins.
(4) Connect the electrical connector and install the
middle duct work cover.
(5) Install the push pin fasteners.
(6) Connect the electrical connector and install the
front duct work cover.
(7) Install the push pin fasteners.
(8) Install the third and fourth row seats. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION)
(9) Connect battery negative cable.
QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Passenger Van
(1) Remove seats as necessary. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove d-pillar trim if necessary. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, sepa-
rate the push-pin fasteners and remove trim panels.
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HEADLINER (Continued)

Cargo Van
(1) Remove bolts and remove tie down rings, if
equipped.
(2) Remove rivets and remove paneling
INSTALLATION
Passenger Van
(1) Position trim panels and seat push-pin fasten-
ers fully.
(2) Install d-pillar trim, if necessary. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(3) Install seats, if necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION)
Cargo Van
(1) Install paneling and replace rivets.
(2) Install tie down rings and bolts, if equipped.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Slide mirror off support bracket.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the support bracket if necessary. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR -
INSTALLATION - SUPPORT BRACKET)
(2) Slide mirror onto support bracket fully.
INSTALLATION - REAR VIEW MIRROR
SUPPORT BRACKET
(1) Mark the position for the mirror bracket on the
outside of the windshield glass with a wax pencil.
(2) Clean the bracket contact area on the glass.
Use a mild powdered cleanser on a cloth saturated
with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Finally, clean the
glass with a paper towel dampened with alcohol.
(3) Sand the surface on the support bracket with
fine grit-sandpaper. Wipe the bracket surface clean
with a paper towel.
(4) Apply accelerator to the surface on the bracket
according to the following instructions:
(a) Crush the vial to saturate the felt applicator.
(b) Remove the paper sleeve.
(c) Apply accelerator to the contact surface on
the bracket.
(d) Allow the accelerator to dry for five minutes.
(e) Do not touch the bracket contact surface
after the accelerator has been applied.(5) Apply adhesive accelerator to the bracket con-
tact surface on the windshield glass. Allow the accel-
erator to dry for one minute. Do not touch the glass
contact surface after the accelerator has been
applied.
(6) Install the bracket according to the following
instructions:
(a) Apply one drop of adhesive at the center of
the bracket contact-surface on the windshield
glass.
(b) Apply an even coat of adhesive to the contact
surface on the bracket.
(c) Align the bracket with the marked position
on the windshield glass.
(d) Press and hold the bracket in place for at
least one minute.
NOTE: Verify that the mirror support bracket is cor-
rectly aligned, because the adhesive will cure rap-
idly.
(7) Allow the adhesive to cure for 8-10 minutes.
Remove any excess adhesive with an alcohol-damp-
ened cloth.
(8) Allow the adhesive to cure for an additional
8-10 minutes before installing the mirror.
STEPWELL SCUFF PADS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws and remove seat bracket if nec-
essary.
(2) Remove trim plugs and screws. (Fig. 8) and
(Fig. 9)
(3) Remove stepwell scuffs.
Fig. 8 STEPWELL SCUFF PADS
1 - TRIM PLUGS
2 - STEPWELL
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QUARTER TRIM PANEL (Continued)

SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARMREST
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLATION.........................76
HEADREST
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLATION.........................76
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................77
SEAT BACK - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................77
SEAT CUSHION - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................78SEAT ADJUSTERS - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................78
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
SEAT BACK CUSHION/COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
SEAT CUSHION/COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
ARMREST
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and remove the armrest
cover.
(2) Remove the three bolts and remove the arm-
rest from the seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the armrest and install the three bolts.
(2) Install the armrest cover and install the
screws.
HEADREST
REMOVAL
(1) Press the release button and remove the head-
rest. (Fig. 1)
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headrest posts into seat back and seat
fully.
Fig. 1 HEAD REST
1 - HEADREST
2 - RELEASE BUTTON
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SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
(3) Remove the seat bolts.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connectors, if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position seat in vehicle and connect the electri-
cal connectors, if equipped.
(2) Install the mounting bolts and tighten to 25
N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the seat belt anchor and bolt.
(4) Tighten anchor bolt to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
SEAT BACK - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(3) Verify that seat back is in full upright position.
(4) Disconnect lumbar support hose, if equipped.
(Fig. 3)
(5) Remove seat back bolts and remove seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove stop screw.
(2) Install seat back locking spline side first.
NOTE: For better centering of seat back in the
mounting bore during installation, operate the seat
back release lever once.
(3) Install the spline side seat back bolt.
(4) Install remaining seat back side.
NOTE: It may be necessary to press the guide tabs
apart slightly.
(5) Install the remaining seat back bolt.
(6) Tighten the seat back bolts to 20 N´m (15 ft.
lbs.).
(7) Place seat back in the foremost position until
the hold down spring latches audibly.
(8) Install stop bolt and tighten to 20 N´m (15 ft.
lbs.).
(9) Connect the lumbar support hose, if equipped.
(10) Check seat back operation.
(11) Install the seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT - INSTALLA-
TION)
Fig. 2 FRONT SEAT
1 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLT
2 - BOLTS (6)
Fig. 3 FRONT SEAT BACK
1 - SEAT BACK
2 - STOP BOLT
3 - LUMBAR SUPPORT HOSE
4 - GUIDE TAB
5 - RELEASE LEVER
6 - SEAT BACK BOLTS (2)
VASEATS 23 - 77

SEAT CUSHION - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Move seat to the foremost position.
(3) On standard cushion equipped vehicles, remove
the front two screws. (Fig. 4)
(4) On comfort seat equipped vehicles, operate the
front release lever. (Fig. 5)
(5) Slide seat cushion forward and lift off the
mounting points.
(6) Disconnect the electrical connectors, if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect seat cushion electrical connectors, if
equipped.
(2) Place seat cushion onto mounting points.
(3) On comfort seat equipped vehicles, slide seat
cushion to the rear until the arresting mechanism
latches audibly.
(4) On standard cushion equipped vehicles, install
the front two screws.
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
SEAT ADJUSTERS - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the four bolts attaching adjust to seat
track.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the adjuster onto the seat track and
install the bolts.
(2) Install the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
(3) Install the seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - FRONT - INSTALLA-
TION)
(4) Install the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 4 STANDARD SEAT CUSHION
1 - SEAT CUSHION
2 - MOUNTING POINTS
3 - SCREWS (2)
Fig. 5 COMFORT SEAT CUSHION
1 - SEAT CUSHION
2 - MOUNTING POINTS
3 - RELEASE LEVER
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SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Turn all release levers on the legs of the appro-
priate rear seat up. (Fig. 6) and (Fig. 7)
(2) Lift seat up and out of the seat mounting cups.
INSTALLATION
(1) With seat facing forward, insert mounting legs
into the respective mounting cups.
(2) Slide seat forwards with some force as far as it
will go, until the release levers are heard to engage
and all release levers are parallel to the vehicle floor.
REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and remove the panel. (Fig.
8)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the panel and install the screws.
Fig. 6 THREE PASSENGER BENCH
1 - RELEASE LEVERS
2 - MOUNTING LEGS
3 - RETAINING BOLT
4 - RETAINING BOLT
5 - MOUNTING CUP
6 - MOUNTING LEG
Fig. 7 TWO PASSENGER BENCH
1 - RESTRAINT CABLE
2 - HOOK
3 - RELEASE LEVERS
4 - RETAINING BOLT
5 - MOUNTING CUP
6 - MOUNTING LEGS
Fig. 8 REAR SEAT
1 - SCREWS (4)
2 - SCREWS (6)
3 - PANEL
VASEATS 23 - 79

SEAT BACK CUSHION/COVER -
REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove seat back shield. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove seat belts as necessary to remove
cover. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
REAR SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove seat belt buckles as necessary. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT
BELT BUCKLE - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the headrests. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the headrest sleeves.
(7) Partially de-trim upper seat back.
(8) Remove the retaining covers at seat belt
guides.
(9) Route belts through guides.
(10) Separate j-straps at seat back cover and
remove cover/cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install seat back cushion and cover.
(2) Connect j-straps.
(3) Route belts through guides.
(4) Install retaining covers at seat belt guides.
(5) Position upper seat back cover back into place.
(6) Install the headrest sleeves.
(7) Install the headrests. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/HEADREST - INSTALLATION)
(8) Install the seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT
BUCKLE - INSTALLATION)
(9) Install the seat belts. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT & RETRAC-
TOR - INSTALLATION)(10) Install the seat back shield. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD -
INSTALLATION)
(11) Install seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - REAR - INSTALLATION)
SEAT CUSHION/COVER - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove seat back shield. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the lower seat belt anchors as neces-
sary.(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove seat belt buckles as necessary. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT
BELT BUCKLE - REMOVAL)
(5) Partially de-trim lower part of seat back.
(6) Separate the cushion/cover j-straps and remove
the seat cushion and cover from seat frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install seat cushion and cover.
(2) Connect the cover j-straps.
(3) Position seat back cover, back.
(4) Install the seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT
BUCKLE - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the seat belt anchors. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the seat back shield. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD -
INSTALLATION)
(7) Install seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT
- REAR - INSTALLATION)
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