Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / Dodge Sprinter. Service manual — part 487

ASSEMBLY

(1) Install the crash reinforcement (29). (Fig. 17)
(2) Install the bolts (28) and tighten to 21 N·m (15

ft. lbs.).

(3) Install upper roller arm (2). (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOORS

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SLIDING/UPPER

ROLLER

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INSTALLATION)

(4) Install stabilizer wedges (6). (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/STABILIZER - INSTAL-
LATION)

(5) Install center roller arm (20). (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/LOWER ROLLER ARM -
INSTALLATION)

(6) Install exterior handle (10). (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/EXTERIOR HANDLE -
INSTALLATION)

(7) Install the latch/lock control (14). (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/LATCH / LOCK CON-
TROL - INSTALLATION)

(8) Install the rear latch (22). (Refer to 23 - BODY/

DOORS - SLIDING/REAR LATCH - INSTALLA-
TION)

(9) Install lock rod (25) and connect to latch/lock

control.

(10) Install the lock knob (27).
(11) Install the trim panel (24). (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - INSTAL-
LATION)

(12) Install inside handle actuator (7). (Refer to 23

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BODY/DOORS

-

SLIDING/INSIDE

HANDLE

ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION)

(13) Install the center roller arm cover (23).

Fig. 17 SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY

1 - SLIDING DOOR

16 - BOLT

2 - UPPER ROLLER ARM

17 - RELEASE CABLE

3 - BOLTS (2)

18 - WASHER

4 - TRIM PLUG

19 - BOLT

5 - BOLTS (2)

20 - CENTER ROLLER ARM

6 - STABILIZER PIN

21 - RUBBER COVER

7 - INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR

22 - REAR LATCH

8 - SCREWS

23 - COVER

9 - TRIM PLUG

24 - TRIM PANEL

10 - EXTERIOR HANDLE

25 - CONNECTOR ROD

11 - TRIM PLUG

26 - GROMMET

12 - BOLT (1)

27 - LOCK KNOB

13 - NUT

28 - SCREWS

14 - LATCH/LOCK CONTROL

29 - CRASH REINFORCEMENT

15 - BOLT

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(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

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BODY/DOORS

-

SLIDING/SLIDING

DOOR

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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 to

close 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

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(7) Loosen center roller bolt and adjust the front

and rear gaps.

(8) Check

rear

ridge

pattern

alignment

and

tighten bolt to 45 N·m (33 ft. lbs.).

Flush Adjustment

(1) Loosen upper roller arm screw. (Fig. 21)
(2) Loosen lower roller arm screws.

(3) Adjust front of door flushness by altering posi-

tion of top and bottom roller arms.

(4) Tighten upper and lower roller arm adjustment

screws.

(5) Install door striker and hand tighten the bolts.
(6) Adjust door striker in and out to adjust rear

door flushness.

(7) Tighten striker bolts to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).

(Fig. 18)

(8) Loosen stabilizer closing wedge screws. (Fig.

22)

(9) Close sliding door to adjust closing wedge.
(10) Open door and tighten screws to 10 N·m (89

in. lbs.).

Door Stop Bumper Adjust

(1) Loosen door stop bumper bolts.
(2) Open sliding door and hold tight in end posi-

tion.

(3) Hold stop bumper tight against c-pillar and

tighten bolts to 10 N·m (89 in. lbs.).

STABILIZER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove screws and remove stabilizers. (Fig.

23)

INSTALLATION

(1) Install receiver and install screws.
(2) Tighten screws to 10 N·m (89 in. lbs.).

Fig. 21 IN/OUT ADJUST

1 - IN/OUT ADJUSTMENT SCREW - UPPER ARM
2 - IN/OUT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS - LOWER ARM

Fig. 22 SLIDING DOOR STABILIZER

1 - SCREWS
2 - GUIDE WEDGES (2)
3 - SCREWS
4 - RECEIVERS (2)

Fig. 23 SLIDING DOOR STABILIZER

1 - SCREWS
2 - GUIDE WEDGES (2)
3 - SCREWS
4 - RECEIVERS (2)

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(3) Install wedge and install screws.
(4) Close sliding door to adjust closing wedge.
(5) Open door and tighten screws to 10 N·m (89 in.

lbs.).

TRIM PANEL

REMOVAL

Upper

(1) Remove rivets and remove panel.

Lower

(1) Remove the bolts and remove the stop bumper.

(Fig. 24)

(2) Remove the inside handle actuator. (Refer to 23

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BODY/DOORS

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SLIDING/INSIDE

HANDLE

ACTUATOR - REMOVAL)

(3) Remove the push pin fasteners and remove the

trim panel.

INSTALLATION

Upper

(1) Install trim panel and replace rivets.

Lower

(1) Install the trim panel and push pin fasteners.
(2) Install the inside handle actuator. (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOORS

-

SLIDING/INSIDE

HANDLE

ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION)

(3) Install stop bumper, bolts and adjust if neces-

sary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/SLID-
ING DOOR - ADJUSTMENTS)

DOOR GLASS

REMOVAL

(1) Position an assistant on one side of the door to

receive the glass and weatherstrip seal.

(2) Start at an inside, upper corner. Separate the

seal from the window opening. Push the glass and
seal outward from the window opening. Remove the
glass and seal.

(3) Clean the window opening.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the weatherstrip seal on the window

glass. Verify that the glass is seated in the groove
around the edge of the seal.

(2) Insert an installation cord in the weatherstrip

seal inner groove.

NOTE: Use mineral spirits as a lubricant to aid seal
installation in the window opening.

(3) Position the glass and seal in the window open-

ing.

(4) Pull the installation cord outward and force the

seal lip over the panel flange around the edge of the
opening.

(5) Seat the seal inner lip on the panel flange.

Press against the lip around the edge of the seal.

Fig. 24 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

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