Sprinter 170 DIY Interior Conversion
This guide is for installing the entire Adventure Wagon Interior kit in a 2007-present 170 Sprinter Van. There are a few differences with electrical installation between the NCV3 (2007-2018) and VS30 (2019+) sprinters for electrical wiring and it will be noted below. Also the guide is targeted for Crew and Cargo version vans. If you have a Passenger van there will be some customization required in the ceiling for Air Conditioning units as well as leaving the rear wall panels off where windows are present. Please call one of our installers or our tech support team for more information on passenger installs.
Any additional written build notes below will be the most up-to-date instructions and the video should be used as a baseline.
Installation can be done over four to six days but can vary significantly based on skill and experience. It helps to have two people for A-frame bracing, track and panel installation.
View our list of recommended tools for the job here.
Day 1
Preparation, Ceiling Fan, Electrical Harness & Hushmat
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Step 1Tools, Van Preparation, Disassembly - 170View Step
Tools, Van Preparation, Disassembly - 170
Kit Unpacking - 170 Video
Additional Tools Needed - 170 Video
Rear Headliner/Wall - 170 Video
Front Headliner Removal - 170 video
Door Panel Removal - 170 Video
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Step 2Ceiling Fan Installation - 170View Step
Ceiling Fan Installation - 170
Ceiling Fan Installation - 170 Video
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Step 3Run Electrical Harness - 170View Step
Run Electrical Harness - 170
NEW Electrical Harness - 170 Video
Running Cabin Harness - 170 Video
Install End Connectors - 170 Video
Connecting to the Auxiliary battery (2018) - 170 Video
Connecting to the Auxiliary Battery (2019+) -170 Video
connecting to the Starting battery (2018) - 170 Video
Connecting to the Starting battery (2019+) - 170 Video
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Step 4Hushmat Installation - 170View Step
Hushmat Installation - 170
Hushmat Unboxing - 170 Video
Hushmat Install - 170 Video
Tools, Van Preparation, Disassembly - 170
Kit Unpacking - 170 Video
Additional Tools Needed - 170 Video
Rear Headliner/Wall - 170 Video
Front Headliner Removal - 170 video
Door Panel Removal - 170 Video
Ceiling Fan Installation - 170
Ceiling Fan Installation - 170 Video
Run Electrical Harness - 170
NEW Electrical Harness - 170 Video
Running Cabin Harness - 170 Video
Install End Connectors - 170 Video
Connecting to the Auxiliary battery (2018) - 170 Video
Connecting to the Auxiliary Battery (2019+) -170 Video
connecting to the Starting battery (2018) - 170 Video
Connecting to the Starting battery (2019+) - 170 Video
Hushmat Installation - 170
Hushmat Unboxing - 170 Video
Hushmat Install - 170 Video
Day 2 & 3
A-Frame and Ceiling Bracer Installation
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Step 1A-Frame Installation - 170View Step
A-Frame Installation - 170
A-Frame wall bracer unboxing - 170 video
A-Frame wall bracer installation - 170 Video
Using set screws for mounting - 170 video
Rear Door / Slider Door Rivetnuts - 170 Video
Vertical wall bracer install for bed only - 170 Video
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Step 2Ceiling Bracer Installation - 170View Step
Ceiling Bracer Installation - 170
Ceiling unboxing - 170 Video
Checking Ceiling Struts Alignment - 170 Video
A-Frame ceiling - 170 Video
Ceiling Wiring Chase - 170 Video
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Step 3Wiring Chase Installation - 170View Step
Wiring Chase Installation - 170
Wiring Chase Installation - 170 Video
A-Frame Installation - 170
The heart of our Interior system is our A-Frame wall bracers and ceiling struts. We have modified how the wall bracers get installed please see our additional notes:
- If your ceiling braces (ribs) are not aligned with our centering tool then refer to the video guide below for how to measure yourself and center your ceiling speed struts:
- We are no longer using the magnets to align the wall bracers, instead we use set screws included with your kit.
- If you've used self tapping set set screws to temporarily hold the wall track in place, please remove once the track is fastened to ensure the L track lays flat against the wall bracer
- Be careful when drilling vertical wall bracer holes that you do not accidentally clip the wiring harness. To avoid this you can temporarily pull out the electrical harness.
- Do not install your upper wall Thinsulate insulation until after your wiring chase is installed to avoid leaving shavings in the insulation
A-Frame wall bracer unboxing - 170 video
A-Frame wall bracer installation - 170 Video
Using set screws for mounting - 170 video
Rear Door / Slider Door Rivetnuts - 170 Video
Vertical wall bracer install for bed only - 170 Video
Ceiling Bracer Installation - 170
The heart of our Interior system is our A-Frame wall bracers and ceiling struts. We have modified how the wall bracers get installed please see our additional notes:
- If your ceiling braces (ribs) are not aligned with our centering tool then refer to the video guide below for how to measure yourself and center your ceiling speed struts:
- We are no longer using the magnets to align the wall bracers, instead we use set screws included with your kit.
- If you've used self tapping set set screws to temporarily hold the wall track in place, please remove once the track is fastened to ensure the L track lays flat against the wall bracer
- Be careful when drilling vertical wall bracer holes that you do not accidentally clip the wiring harness. To avoid this you can temporarily pull out the electrical harness.
- Do not install your upper wall Thinsulate insulation until after your wiring chase is installed to avoid leaving shavings in the insulation
Ceiling unboxing - 170 Video
Checking Ceiling Struts Alignment - 170 Video
A-Frame ceiling - 170 Video
Ceiling Wiring Chase - 170 Video
Wiring Chase Installation - 170
Wiring Chase Installation - 170 Video
Day 4
Insulation
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Step 1Insulation - 170View Step
Insulation - 170
Insulation Kit Unboxing - 170 Video
Insulation - 170 Video
Insulation - 170
Insulation Kit Unboxing - 170 Video
Insulation - 170 Video
Day 5
Final Assembly
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Step 1Final Assembly - 170View Step
Final Assembly - 170
Panel and Track Install - 170 Video
Front Headliner - 170 Video
Seat Installation - 170 Video