2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER remove seats

BODY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS . . . 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS . 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIND NOISE . . . 2
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PLASTIC BODY
PANEL REPAIR........................3
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BUZZ, SQUEAK
& RATTLE...........................10
SPECIFICATIONS.......................11DOOR - FRONT..........................13
DOORS - REAR..........................23
DOORS - SLIDING........................35
EXTERIOR..............................48
HOOD.................................51
INSTRUMENT PANEL.....................55
INTERIOR..............................70
PAINT.................................77
SEATS.................................79
STATIONARY GLASS.....................84
WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS...................90
BODY STRUCTURE.......................91
BODY
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED BREATHING
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN
A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
²AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH
PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL ± BASED CLEANING
SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
²DO NOT STAND UNDER A HOISTED VEHICLE
THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED ON SAFETY
STANDS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: When holes must be drilled or punched
in an inner body panel, verify depth of space to the
outer body panel, electrical wiring, or other compo-
nents. Damage to vehicle can result.
²Do not weld exterior panels unless combustible
material on the interior of vehicle is removed from
the repair area. Fire or hazardous conditions, can
result.
²Always have a fire extinguisher ready for use
when welding.
²Disconnect the negative (-) cable clamp from
the battery when servicing electrical components
that are live when the ignition is OFF. Damage to
electrical system can result.
²Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can result.²Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
vents on painted or upholstered surfaces. Damage
to finish or color can result.
²Do not hammer or pound on plastic trim panel
when servicing interior trim. Plastic panels can
break.DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing,
improper body component alignment, body seam
porosity, missing plugs, or blocked drain holes. Cen-
trifugal and gravitational force can cause water to
drip from a location away from the actual leak point,
making leak detection difficult. All body sealing
points should be water tight in normal wet-driving
conditions. Water flowing downward from the front of
the vehicle should not enter the passenger or luggage
compartment. Moving sealing surfaces will not
always seal water tight under all conditions. At
times, side glass or door seals will allow water to
enter the passenger compartment during high pres-
sure washing or hard driving rain (severe) condi-
tions. Overcompensating on door or glass
adjustments to stop a water leak that occurs under
severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and
excessive closing or latching effort. After completing
a repair, water test vehicle to verify leak has stopped
before returning vehicle to use.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body
drains are clear, and body components are properly
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INSTALLATION
(1) Route the seat belt through the trim and
mount the trim panel.
(2) Seat the mounting clips fully.
(3) Position the door opening weatherstrip back
along the mounting flange.
(4) Install the seat belt and mounting bolt.
(5) Tighten the bolt to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).
BULKHEAD TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the rivets and remove the lower panel.
(Fig. 7)
(2) Remove the rivets and remove the upper
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the upper panel and replace rivets.
(2) Install the lower panel and replace rivets.
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
Cargo / Passenger Van - Front
(1) Remove the stepwell scuff pads. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/STEPWELL SCUFF PADS -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the three bolts and tray behind drivers
seat.
(3) Remove cup holder. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/CUP HOLDER - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the jack storage cover.
(5) Remove carpet/mat.
Passenger Van - Rear
(1) Remove seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screws and retaining strips.
(3) Remove the seat striker assemblies.
(4) Remove carpet/mat.
Fig. 5 B-PILLAR TRIM
1 - FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
2 - B-PILLAR
3 - B-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 6 B-PILLAR TRIM MOUNTING CLIPS
1 - RETAINING CLIPS (5)
2 - B-PILLAR TRIM
Fig. 7 BULKHEAD TRIM PANEL
1 - RIVETS
2 - UPPER PANEL
3 - PANEL GLASS
4 - LOWER PANEL
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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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(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.
Cargo Van
(1) Remove bolts and remove tie down rings, if
equipped.
(2) Remove rivets and remove paneling
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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 SUP-
PORT 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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SEATS
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ARMREST
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
HEADREST
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................80
SEAT BACK - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
SEAT CUSHION - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................81SEAT ADJUSTERS - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................82
REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
SEAT BACK CUSHION/COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
SEAT CUSHION/COVER - REAR
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
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.
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
(3) Remove the seat bolts.
Fig. 1 HEAD REST
1 - HEADREST
2 - RELEASE BUTTON
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(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)
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)
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)
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(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)
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.
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
Fig. 6 THREE PASSENGER BENCH
1 - RELEASE LEVERS
2 - MOUNTING LEGS
3 - RETAINING BOLT
4 - RETAINING BOLT
5 - MOUNTING CUP
6 - MOUNTING LEG
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