Specifications

13.4
Other Additional Information
IMPORTANT:
Trailer tow hitch ball head coupling:
Operation instructions must be included with the vehicle
indicating the special features and operation of the
coupling.
Always observe the trailer coupling manufacturer’s
instructions. Please contact DCMC or DCV’s designee,
DaimlerChrysler
Manufacturing International LLC
with questions concerning the attachment of trailer couplings.
13.3 Special Notes on Wind
Deflectors and Wind Screens
Wind deflectors on the roof of the Sprinter cab must be
secured to the door frames or rear welding flange (roof-
rear wall) with clamp bolts or with glue. Do not drill holes
in the cab roof to mount wind deflectors.
Please contact DCMC and DCV’s designee,
DaimlerChrysler Manufacturing International LLC
for additional information on the mounting of other
roof attachments such as air conditioner units.
13.4 Special Notes on Bolted
and Welded Connections
13.4.1 Welding Work
When ark/electrical welding, the following guidelines must
be observed:
– Only certified welders may perform welding on the
chassis frame.
– The positive and negative terminals of the battery
cover have to be disconnected.
– The ground clamp for an ark welder may only be
connected directly to the part, which is welded.
To avoid jackknifing, serious injury or death. An
unladen vehicle may only be used to tow an
unladen trailer.