How To Install Sprinter Roof Rails

Installing the roof rail.

How to install sprinter roof rails.

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

Pry open roof rail plugs. Below is a how to article on installing the factory roof rails so you can mount any number of items to your roof. After that you can pierce the mastic tape with a sharp screw of some sort in order to more easily push the bolts through. Mathers on the map 1 861 views.

Roof rails are a handy addition to any sprinter but not all vans were ordered with the rails factory installed. Our van has a 12 vo. It is for a sprinter mercedes benz van from 2017 144 wb. Our rails will ultimately be used to attach a roof rack to the van and support solar an awning etc.

Justy yong 18 890 views. Dry fit the rails on the roof. We just installed our c rails and this is what we had to go through. 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.