How To Install Sprinter Roof Rails

Roof rails are a handy addition to any sprinter but not all vans were ordered with the rails factory installed.

How to install sprinter roof rails.

Installing the roof rail. Proline roof track on a sprinter t1n installation is easy. We just installed our c rails and this is what we had to go through. Remove roof rail plugs.

Our rails will ultimately be used to attach a roof rack to the van and support solar an awning etc. Dry fit the rails on the roof. The first step is to heat the roof rail plug circular looking lid on the roof rail with your heat gun for 10. Our van has a 12 vo.

It is for a sprinter mercedes benz van from 2017 144 wb. After that you can pierce the mastic tape with a sharp screw of some sort in order to more easily push the bolts through. Below is a how to article on installing the factory roof rails so you can mount any number of items to your roof. Pry open roof rail plugs.

If you already have accessories that you want to mount on the roof install them on the racks so that you know where to place them. Before installing the rail on the roof you ll have to place mastic tape on the bottom of the rail to help waterproof it. Backbone amarok duration. Justy yong 18 890 views.