| Installation Instructions...
HOW TO REMOVE EXISTING BADGES,
EMBLEMS OR TRIM PIECES Method 1: - Slowly heat the badge, emblem or trim piece using a hair dryer or heat gun held 6" from the paint surface.
- Once the adhesive begins to loosen, carefully work a plastic putty knife or kitchen spatula under the edge while lifting gently (do not pry). Do not use a screwdriver or other metal object as you may damage the paint.
- Continue to heat and lift until the badge, emblem or trim piece is free.
- Remove as much of the remaining adhesive by rubbing it with your thumb or finger.
- Use Prep-All (available at auto parts stores) or Goo-Gone on a soft rag to remove the remaining adhesive.
- Once you have installed your new badge, emblem or trim piece be sure to wax the surface to protect your paint.
Method 2: - Slowly heat the badge, emblem or trim piece using a hair dryer or heat gun held 6" from the paint surface.
- Wear leather gloves to protect your hands. Wrap a length of waxed dental floss or monofilament fishing line around each hand. Leave approximately 12" of line between each hand.
- Slide the line under the edge of the badge, emblem or trim piece and slowly "saw" back and forth cutting the adhesive as you go.
- repeat this process until the badge, emblem or trim piece is free.
- Remove as much of the remaining adhesive by rubbing it with your thumb or finger.
- Use Prep-All (available at auto parts stores) or Goo-Gone on a soft rag to remove the remaining adhesive.
- Once you have installed your new badge, emblem or trim piece be sure to wax the surface to protect your paint.
NOTICE: On most Sprinter vans the chrome strip on the leading edge of the hood is held in place with double sided tape and is easily removed using the directions above. In some cases the chrome strip is held in place with a black rubber strip. This is more difficult to remove and caution must be taken to avoid paint damage. Follow the directions above to remove the chrome strip. Once removed you will need to remove as much of the remaining rubber strip using a sharp knife or single edge razor blade. This step is critical, take your time to remove as much as possible with out causing injury to yourself or damaging the paint. Once you have removed the bulk of the rubber strip, use Prep-All (sold at Wal-Mart and automotive supply stores) and a rag to remove any remaining rubber. 
Grille - Remove the 5 screws holding your grille in place (refer to the new grill for screw locations).
- Next remove the chrome trim covering the leading edge of your hood to expose the half circle indentation that accommodates the Mercedes star on your new grille (this is held in place with double-sided tape, no screws).
- Now simply install your new grille using the 5 screws you removed in step one.
Hood Badge - Remove existing hood badge.
- Wash the hood surface to remove dirt and grime.
- Prepare the area by wiping with isopropyl alcohol using a lint free cloth.
- Remove the protective backing from the hood badge and stick in place.
Wheel Hubs - Remove the factory hubcaps.
- Align the tabs on the new Mercedes wheel center and push in place.
Rear Door Decal - Remove existing nameplate.
- Wash the door surface to remove dirt and grime.
- Prepare the area by wiping with isopropyl alcohol using a lint free cloth.
- Slowly remove the protective backing from the decal.
- Holding the decal by the application tape or pre-mask, align the decal and press into place.
- Using a squeegee or plastic card go over each letter to insure proper adhesion.
- Remove the application tape or pre-mask by gently pulling it back and away.
Windshield Decal - Prepare the area by wiping with isopropyl alcohol using a lint free cloth.
- Slowly remove the protective backing from the decal.
- Holding the decal by the edges, align the decal and press into place.
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