Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / Dodge Sprinter. Manual — part 495

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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INSTALLATION

(1) Install scuff pad and install the screws.
(2) Install the trim plugs.
(3) Install the seat bracket, if necessary.

SUN VISOR

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the support screws and remove the

visor. (Fig. 10)

INSTALLATION

(1) Position visor and support on header.
(2) Install the screws.

Fig. 9 SLIDING DOOR SCUFF PAD

1 - TRIM PLUGS
2 - SCREWS (5)
3 - SCUFF PAD

Fig. 10 SUN VISOR

1 - SUN VISOR
2 - SCREWS
3 - SUPPORTS (2)

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SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES

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BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH

DESCRIPTION

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PAINT TOUCH-UP

DESCRIPTION

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STANDARD PROCEDURE - PAINT TOUCH-UP

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FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISH

DESCRIPTION

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SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES

EXTERIOR COLORS

EXTERIOR COLOR

DAIMLERCHRYSLER

CODE

Steel Blue

MB 5389

Brilliant Blue

MB 5362

Orchid Green

MB 6464

Flame Red

MB 3534

Arctic White

MB 9147

Black Blue

MB 7103

Calcite Yellow

MB 1234

Piedmont Red

MB 3636

Hycanith Blue

MB 5376

Black Gray

MB 7103

Stone Gray

MB 7160

Silver Gray

MB 7708

BASECOAT / CLEARCOAT FIN-
ISH

DESCRIPTION

The original equipment finish is a multi step pro-

cess that involves cleaning, applying electro de-posi-
tion

(E-coat),

anti-chip

primer,

basecoat,

and

clearcoat steps.

On most vehicles a two-part paint application

(basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color paint that is
applied to primer is called basecoat. The clear coat
protects the basecoat from ultraviolet light and pro-
vides a durable high-gloss finish.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.

Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color can
result.

PAINT TOUCH - UP

DESCRIPTION

When a painted metal surface has been scratched

or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use MOPAR

t

Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat.

WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT
OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - PAINT TOUCH - UP

(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside

scratch or chip.

(2) Clean affected area with MOPAR

t Tar/Road

Oil Remover or equivalent, and allow to dry.

(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat

of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without run-
ning. Do not stroke brush applicator on body surface.
Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.

(4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up

paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original
color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the new
color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke
applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch-up
paint to dry hard.

(5) On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch-up

color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and
polished with rubbing compound.

(6) On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat

to touch-up paint with the same technique as

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described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.

WARNING: AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT
WITH PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL – BASED CLEAN-
ING

SOLVENTS.

PERSONAL

INJURY

CAN

RESULT.AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH
PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL – BASED CLEANING
SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

FINESSE SANDING / BUFFING
& POLISH

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: Do not remove more than.5 mils of
clearcoat finish, if equipped. Basecoat paint must
retain clearcoat for durability.
Use a Paint Thickness Gauge #PR-ETG-2X or equiv-
alent to determine film thickness before and after
the repair.

Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in

clearcoat or single-stage finishes can be reduced with
light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polishing. If
the finish has been finesse sanded in the past,
it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding opera-
tion should be performed by a trained automo-
tive paint technician.

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