How To Install Sprinter Roof Rails

Installing roof rails on a sprinter van van life build series ep 6 duration.

How to install sprinter roof rails.

Justy yong 18 890 views. Below is a how to article on installing the factory roof rails so you can mount any number of items to your roof. Our van has a 12 vo. It is for a sprinter mercedes benz van from 2017 144 wb.

Roof rails are a handy addition to any sprinter but not all vans were ordered with the rails factory installed. Installing the roof rail. Remove roof rail plugs. We just installed our c rails and this is what we had to go through.

Dry fit the rails on the roof. Before installing the rail on the roof you ll have to place mastic tape on the bottom of the rail to help waterproof it. The first step is to heat the roof rail plug circular looking lid on the roof rail with your heat gun for 10. Proline roof track on a sprinter t1n installation is easy.

After that you can pierce the mastic tape with a sharp screw of some sort in order to more easily push the bolts through. Backbone amarok duration. Line up the roof rails. Our rails will ultimately be used to attach a roof rack to the van and support solar an awning etc.