Where not to drill on a Sprinter Van
Prior to making any modification to or installing any equipment in or on a Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter, you should review and insure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, consult with Upfitter Management Vans for additional and updated information, and read the Body & Equipment Guidelines (BEG) for Sprinter 2019 Model Series 907 publication date 06/2018.
Via www.upfitterportal.com
Directly from the Mercedes Benz Upfitter Portal, MB recommends you not drill into some critical areas on the van.
“…areas which should not be modified or changed due to safety and crash reasons Mercedes-Benz recommends not to drill into the marked areas. For further information please review the BEG.
The following pictures show the safety and crash relevant areas. “
Figure 1 Safety and crash relevant areas (marked in blue)
DO NOT DRILL in blue areas
DO NOT DRILL in blue areas
Non-drilling/modification areas_____________
Drilling must not take place:
The A and B-pillars
Mounting parts on the rear of the B-Pilar without harming he integrity of the structure is permitted
For Mounting of Partition Walls please use existing holes
In the upper or lower flange of the longitudinal framemember
In the vicinity of load application points (e.g. springbrackets)
In the vicinity of front axle or rear axle supporting points
In the vicinity of the airbags
Figure 2 shows where drilling into the longitudinal member is not allowed.
Figure 2 Longitudinal member, non-drilling areas
NOTE: Holes in the longitudinal frame member are the result of the production process and are not suitable for body mounting work. On no account may holes resulting from the production process be used, as this could damage the frame.
NOTE: Clearances for fuel filler necks, fuel tank lines and fuel lines must be maintained. Sharp edges of the upfit can impact the fuel integrity of the vehicle.
Figure 4 Front underbody non-drilling areas
Figure 6 Rear underbody non-drilling areas
