battery MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual

(2) Remove quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the nuts. (Fig. 7)
(4) Remove the front bolts.
(5) Remove the screws and remove the center
track end piece. (Fig. 8)
(6) Using a heat gun or equivalent, heat track up
to approximately 60É C (140É F).
(7) Remove center track.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all residue from the center
track attachment area of the door.
(2) Wipe area clean with a 50% solution of water
and alcohol and wipe dry.
(3) Remove protective foil from piece of adhesive
strip on center track.
(4) Apply new center track and apply pressure of
approximately 40 p.s.i. over the entire surface of the
track.
(5) Install the front bolts and tighten to 10 N´m
(89 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the interior nuts and tighten to 10 N´m
(89 in. lbs.).
(7) Install quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION)
(8) Install the center roller arm. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/CENTER ROLLER ARM -
INSTALLATION)
(9) Install the center track end piece and install
the screw.
LATCH / LOCK CONTROL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
Fig. 7 SLIDING DOOR CENTER TRACK
1 - NUTS
2 - QUARTER TRIM PANEL
3 - BOLT
4 - BOLT
5 - CENTER TRACK
Fig. 8 SLIDING DOOR
1 - STOP BUMPER
2 - SCREWS (2)
3 - SCREWS (2)
4 - LOWER ROLLER ARM
5 - END PIECE
6 - SCREWS (2)
23 - 38 DOORS - SLIDINGVA

(2) Remove trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(3) Disconnect electrical connectors. (Fig. 9)
(4) Remove bolts and remove control assembly.
(Fig. 10)
(5) Disconnect lock knob rod. (Fig. 11)
(6) Disconnect cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch/lock control assembly at door and
connect the latch control assembly and lock rod.
(2) Install assembly and install new bolts. Make
sure that the lever of the door handle is in front of
the lever of the inside door lock. (Fig. 12)
(3) Tighten bolts to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect electrical connectors.
(5) Install trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS
- SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
1 - CONNECTOR
2 - CONNECTOR
3 - CONNECTOR
Fig. 10 LOCK ASSEMBLY FASTENERS
1 - SCREWS
2 - POWER LOCK ACTUATOR
3 - LATCH/LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY
4 - EXTERIOR DOOR LEVER
Fig. 11 LOCK ASSEMBLY
1 - LATCH/LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY
2 - LOCK ROD
3 - LOCK KNOB
4 - LATCH CONTROL CABLE
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
7 - INTERIOR HANDLE ACTUATOR
8 - STOP BUMPER
9 - TRIM PANEL
Fig. 12 LOCK ASSEMBLY FASTENERS
1 - SCREWS
2 - POWER LOCK ACTUATOR
3 - LATCH/LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY
4 - EXTERIOR DOOR LEVER
VADOORS - SLIDING 23 - 39

REAR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the screws and remove the latch from
door.
(4) Disconnect electrical connector, if equipped.
(5) Disconnect control cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect control cable.
(2) Connect electrical connector, if equipped.
(3) Position latch in door and install screws.
(4) Tighten screws to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(5) Install trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS
- SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Connect battery negative cable.
REAR LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open door.
(2) Remove bolts and remove striker. (Fig. 14)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install striker and bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.)
(3) Adjust striker if necessary. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/SLIDING DOOR -
ADJUSTMENTS)
SLIDING DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the screws and remove the center
track end piece. (Fig. 15)
(3) Remove the screws and remove the stop
bumper.
(4) Remove the screws attaching the lower roller
arm to door.
(5) Support door with a suitable lifting device and
roll off the upper and center tracks towards the rear
of vehicle.
Fig. 13 REAR LATCH
1 - LATCH OPENING
2 - SCREWS
3 - LATCH ASSEMBLY
4 - CONTROL CABLE
Fig. 14 LATCH STRIKER
1 - STRIKER
2 - BOLTS
23 - 40 DOORS - SLIDINGVA

(14) Install the door. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS
- SLIDING/SLIDING DOOR - INSTALLATION)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the door by inserting the center and
upper rollers into the tracks and sliding the door for-
ward to the front of each track.
(2) Connect the lower roller arm and install the
screws.
(3) Tighten the screws to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install door stop and screws.
(5) Tighten the screws to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the center track end piece and install
the screw.
(7) Tighten the screw to 10 N´m (89 in. lbs.).
(8) Check and adjust door if necessary. (Refer to 23
- BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/SLIDING DOOR -
ADJUSTMENTS)
(9) Connect battery negative cable.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Door adjustment measurements should be
taken from stationary or welded body panels like
the roof, rocker or quarter panels.
A suitable body sealant should be used when
removing or moving the hinges.
(1) Remove bolts and remove striker. (Fig. 18)
(2) Check gaps and ridge pattern on door all the
way around. (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUC-
TURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS)
NOTE: It must be possible to move the guide wedge
during the entire adjusting procedure. In order toclose the door during adjustment move guide
wedge if necessary.
(3) Loosen guide wedge screws.
Gaps and Ridge Adjustment
(1) Loosen screw and adjust rear ridge pattern by
lifting and lowering sliding door at center roller arm.
(Fig. 19)
(2) Tighten bolt to 45 N´m (33 ft. lbs.).
(3) Loosen upper roller arm screws. (Fig. 20)
(4) Loosen lower roller arm screws.
(5) Adjust front ridge pattern by raising or lower-
ing door.
(6) Tighten upper and lower roller arm bolts to 25
N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 18 LATCH STRIKER
1 - STRIKER
2 - BOLTS
Fig. 19 ADJUST CENTER ROLLER ARM
1 - BOLT
2 - CENTER ROLLER ARM
Fig. 20 UP/DOWN ADJUST
1 - SCREWS (2) UPPER ROLLER ARM
2 - SCREWS (2) LOWER ROLLER ARM
23 - 44 DOORS - SLIDINGVA

RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove headlamps. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/FRONT
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove heat shield. (Fig. 2)
(4) Remove retaining clamps and rubber mounts.
(5) Remove bolts.
(6) Remove crossmember and disconnect hood
cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect hood release cable and install cross-
member.
(2) Install crossmember bolts and tighten to 14
N´m (10 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install rubber mounts and retaining clamps.
(4) Install heat shield.
(5) Install headlamps. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/FRONT LAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
GRILLE - INSTALLATION)
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
Driver's Side
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove trim plug. (Fig. 3)NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with power
mirrors, skip to step 5.
(3) Remove trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR
- FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove tape, expose electrical connector and
disconnect. (Fig. 3)
(5) Remove bolts and remove mirror.
(6) If equipped, Pull wire harness through.
Passenger Side
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove trim plug. (Fig. 4)
NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with power
mirrors, skip to step 5.
(3) Separate dust boot from a-pillar.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(5) Remove bolts and remove mirror.
(6) If equipped, pull wire harness through.
Fig. 2 RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
1 - HEAT SHIELD
2 - HOOD CABLE
3 - CROSSMEMBER
4 - RUBBER MOUNTS
5 - RETAINING CLAMP
Fig. 3 DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 - MIRROR
3 - EXTERIOR BOLTS
4 - INNER BOLT
5 - TRIM PLUG
6 - TAPE
VAEXTERIOR 23 - 49

INSTALLATION
Driver's Side
(1) If equipped, pull wire harness through door.
(2) Install mirror and bolts.
(3) Tighten the bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with power mir-
rors, skip to step 6.
(4) Connect electrical connector and replace tape.
(5) Install trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR -
FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install trim plug.
(7) Connect battery negative cable.
Passenger Side
(1) If equipped, pull wire harness through door.
(2) Install mirror and bolts.
(3) Tighten the bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: If vehicle is not equipped with power mir-
rors, skip to step 6.
(4) Connect the electrical connector.
(5) Connect dust boot to a-pillar.
(6) Install trim plug.
(7) Connect battery negative cable.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR - GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Press mirror glass in at bottom.(3) Pull mirror glass up and out of the guides.
(Fig. 5)
(4) Disconnect the electrical connectors, if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the electrical connectors, if equipped.
(2) Push mirror glass down into the guides.
(3) Straighten mirror glass.
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 4 PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR
1 - OUTER BOLTS
2 - INNER BOLT
3 - TRIM PLUG
4 - MIRROR
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 - DUST BOOT
Fig. 5 SIDE VIEW MIRROR - GLASS
1 - MIRROR GLASS
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
3 - GUIDES
23 - 50 EXTERIORVA

INSTRUMENT PANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................56
ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................56
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
ASH RECEIVER
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................58
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL.............................58INSTALLATION.........................58
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................63
TOP COVER - CLUSTER
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................64
TOP COVER - TRAY
REMOVAL.............................65
INSTALLATION.........................66
TOP COVER
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................68
STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................69
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 - 55

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 position ªDº.
(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 - 56 INSTRUMENT PANELVA

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.
(1) Remove rubber mat from both cup holders.
(2) Unscrew screws (1) and remove cup holder top
section (2). (Fig. 4)
Fig. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
1 - SCREWS (4)
2 - BEZEL
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 57

(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 COULDRESULT 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 - 58 INSTRUMENT PANELVA