Step 1
DIY TUTORIAL:
SPRINTER 170
This guide is for installing the entire Adventure Wagon Interior kit in a 2007-present 170 Sprinter Van.
Any additional written build notes below will be the most up-to-date instructions and the video should be used as a baseline.
Note on Electrical Wiring
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.
Information for Passenger Vans
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.
Installation Tips
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.
USE THE SLIDER BELOW TO EXPLORE EACH DAY OF THE BUILD↓
DISASSEMBLY & PREP
Step 2
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Review the additional tools needed to install your Adventure Wagon Sprinter 170 Interior System, including sockets, Torx bits, drills, Rivnut tools, drill bits, wire tools, and other recommended equipment.
Step 3
Rear Headliner/Wall Removal
Prepare your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 for installation by removing the rear headliner, wall panels, B-pillar trim, and other factory interior components.
Step 4
Front Headliner Removal
Remove the factory front headliner in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including the A-pillar and B-pillar trim, visors, overhead console, clips, and electrical connections.
Step 5
Door Panel Removal
Remove the factory rear and sliding door panels from your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and prepare the doors for Rivnut installation and Adventure Wagon interior panels.STRUCTURAL BASE
Step 6
Ceiling Fan Installation
Install a MaxxAir 7500K ceiling fan in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including positioning the fan, cutting the roof opening, applying sealant, mounting the fan, and sealing the installation.
Step 7
A-Frame Wall Bracer Unboxing
Unbox and organize the Adventure Wagon A-Frame Wall Bracer system for your Sprinter 170, including the labeled wall bracers, Speed Struts, L-track, and installation hardware.
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, refer to the video guide below for how to measure and center your ceiling Speed Struts yourself.
- We are no longer using magnets to align the wall bracers. Instead, we use set screws included with your kit.
- If you've used self-tapping set screws to temporarily hold the wall track in place, please remove them 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.
Step 8a
A-Frame Wall Bracer Installation
Install the Adventure Wagon A-Frame Wall Bracer system in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including positioning the bracers, locating the zero line, drilling mounting points, installing Rivnuts, and aligning the wall structure.
Step 8b
Vertical Wall Bracer
INSTALLATION FOR BED ONLY
Install and align the vertical wall bracers in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, using the labeled bracer locations, measurements, and L-track to position the wall structure correctly.
EXPERT TIP
Using Set Screws for Mounting
Use set screws to locate and mount cross pieces in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including transferring mounting locations, drilling holes, and preparing the steel for installation.
Step 9
Rear Door / Slider Door Rivetnuts
Install Rivnuts in the rear and sliding doors of your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including drilling and preparing the mounting holes for Adventure Wagon door panels.
Step 10
Ceiling Unboxing
Unbox and organize the Adventure Wagon ceiling system for your Sprinter 170, including Speed Struts, center brackets, ceiling track, hardware, and other structural components.
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, refer to the video guide below for how to measure and center your ceiling Speed Struts yourself.
- We are no longer using magnets to align the wall bracers. Instead, we use set screws included with your kit.
- If you've used self-tapping set screws to temporarily hold the wall track in place, please remove them 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.
Step 11
A-Frame Ceiling Installation
Assemble and install the Adventure Wagon A-Frame ceiling system in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including Speed Struts, ceiling track, center brackets, cross pieces, Rivnuts, and mounting hardware.
Step 12
Checking Ceiling Struts Alignment
Check and adjust the alignment of the ceiling Speed Struts in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter by finding the van’s true center and using reference measurements to keep the ceiling structure parallel and evenly positioned.
Step 13
Ceiling Wiring Chase
Install the Adventure Wagon ceiling wiring chase in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including positioning the components, drilling mounting points, and securing the chase before insulation is installed.Electrical & Insulation
Step 14a
(NEW) Electrical Harness
If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE AFT SP KIT
Install the Adventure Wagon electrical system in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including the fuse block and power components, main wiring harnesses, switch, power cable routing, and electrical connections.UPDATE: Please note that we're in a transition period with regards to our electrical harness. If your electrical harness is labeled CAB WIRE FAC AUX-QD or CAB WIRE NO AUX-QD, refer to the "running cabin harness," "install end connectors" and "connecting to the ___ battery" videos. If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE AFT SP KIT, please refer to the "NEW Electrical Harness" video.
Step 14b
Running Cabin Harness
If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE FAC AUX-QD or CAB WIRE NO AUX-QD
Route the Adventure Wagon cabin wiring harness through your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including the driver- and passenger-side USB, 12V, lighting, fan, and auxiliary wiring.
Step 15
Hushmat Unboxing
Unbox the HushMat sound-dampening kit for your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 and review the included materials used to reduce vibration and noise throughout the van.
Step 16
Hushmat Installation
Install HushMat sound-dampening material throughout your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including key roof and wall areas and around the factory and Adventure Wagon wiring harnesses.
Step 17
Insulation Kit Unboxing
Unbox the pre-cut Adventure Wagon insulation kit for your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 and learn how the labeled Thinsulate pieces correspond to the different wall and ceiling bays.
Step 15
Insulation Installation
Install the Adventure Wagon Thinsulate insulation kit in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including the ceiling, upper and lower wall bays, and areas around the fan and structural components.
Step 19
Install End Connectors
If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE FAC AUX-QD or CAB WIRE NO AUX-QD
Install the final electrical connectors on your Adventure Wagon Sprinter 170 wiring harness, including USB and 12V outlets, lighting connectors, fan connections, and capped auxiliary circuits.
Step 20a
Connecting to the Auxiliary Battery (2018)
If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE FAC AUX-QD or CAB WIRE NO AUX-QD
Connect the Adventure Wagon electrical system to the factory auxiliary battery in a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including the fuse block, circuit breaker, chassis ground, and individual electrical circuits.
Step 20b
Connecting to the Auxiliary Battery (2019+)
If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE FAC AUX-QD or CAB WIRE NO AUX-QD
Connect the Adventure Wagon electrical system to the factory auxiliary battery in a 2019+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including mounting the fuse block and breaker, connecting power and ground, installing fuses, and reassembling the driver seat box.
Step 21a
Connecting to the Starting Battery (2018)
If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE FAC AUX-QD or CAB WIRE NO AUX-QD
Connect the Adventure Wagon electrical system to the starting battery in a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including accessing the chassis battery, installing the 100-amp fuse, and routing the power cable to the driver seat base.
Step 21b
Connecting to the Starting Battery (2019+)
If your harness is labeled CAB WIRE FAC AUX-QD or CAB WIRE NO AUX-QD
Connect the Adventure Wagon electrical system to the starting battery in a 2019+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including accessing the chassis battery, routing the power cable, mounting the breaker and fuse block, connecting the wiring harness, and installing the appropriate circuit fuses.Track & Panel
Step 22
Track & Panel Installation
Install the Adventure Wagon track and interior panel system in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, including wall and ceiling panels, L-track, electrical outlets, slider and rear door panels, and interior trim pieces.
Step 23
Front Headliner Installation
Reinstall the front headliner in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including the overhead light, airbag trim, A-pillar covers, weatherstripping, visors, and factory mounting hardware.
Step 24
Seat Installation
Reinstall the driver seat in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, including positioning the foam seat-base cover, aligning the seat with the mounting points, and reconnecting the factory electrical connector.
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