VAN COMPASS 4064 Mercedes Sprinter VS30 Fuel Tank Skid Plate Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- VAN COMPASS
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VAN COMPASS 4064 Mercedes Sprinter VS30 Fuel Tank Skid Plate
General Notes
- For the most up to date and current instructions, please visit our website at www.vancompass.com
- Please read all instructions thoroughly before starting installing Van Compass products.
- This skid plate can be installed with the vehicle on the ground, sitting under its own weight.
- This is a bolt on skid plate that can be installed with simple hand tools. No drilling is required.
- This skid plate can be completely removed, allowing the vehicle to be returned back to stock configuration if desired.
Parts List
4064 – 2019-2022, MERCEDES SPRINTER VS30, FUEL TANK SKID PLATE
- (1) 406401-01 FUEL TANK SKID PLATE, MAIN PLATE
- (2) 406402 FUEL TANK SKID PLATE, DRIVER SIDE, MIDDLE AND REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
- (2) 406403 FUEL TANK SKID PLATE, PASSENGER SIDE, MIDDLE AND REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
- (1) 406404 FUEL TANK SKID PLATE, DRIVER SIDE, FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET
- (1) 406405 FUEL TANK SKID PLATE, PASSENGER SIDE, FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET
- (6) HC8-7-10 7/16-14 UNC, GR8 HEX HEAD BOLT, 1.0” LONG
- (6) NFC-7 7/16-14 UNC FLANGE NUT
- (6) WF8-7 7/16” GR8 FLAT WASHER
Tools Needed
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Quality Jack
Optional – Automobile lift and screw jack -
Simple hand tools:
- Torque Wrench
- Basic wrench and socket set:
- Metric sizes: Inverted Torx E14 or 11mm 12pt socket
- SAE sizes: 5/8”
Approximate Installation Time
- Professional shop with automotive lift: 30 min – 1 hour
- Driveway install with floor jack: 1-2 hours
Installation
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Note; this skid plate system can be installed with the vehicle on the ground. It does not need to be raised up for installation.
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The gas tank skid plate mounts using the 6 factory bolts which secure the fuel tank straps to the chassis.
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Begin installation by installing the fuel tank skid mounting brackets. Match the number of the brackets to the location numbers in the images above. For reference:
- The short straight brackets go in locations 4 & 5 (Middle and rear, outside edge of gas tank)
- The long straight brackets go in locations 1 & 2 (Middle and rear, inside edge of gas tank)
- The short angled bracket goes in location 6 (Front, outside edge of gas tank)
- The long angled bracket goes in location 3 (Front, inside edge of gas tank)
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Install the brackets by loosening the mounting bolts in their corresponding locations. Loosen the bolts with an Inverted Torx E14 socket. Note; and 11mm 12 point socket works as well. Loosen the bolt enough to slide the brackets under the bolt head. If needed, push up on the factory fuel tank straps to fit the bracket between the straps and the bolt head
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Slide the brackets in place.
a. For the middle and rear brackets, line the brackets up so the outer edge is flush with the outer edge of the fuel tank strap. See image below for reference.
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For the front angled brackets, line the inside edge up with the corner of the factory fuel tank straps
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Make sure all bracket are parallel with the fuel tank sides, and torque all the OEM hardware to 40 ft-lbs (54 N.m).
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Lift the fuel tank skid plate into position. Use a floor jack or screw jacks to lift into place.
Note – All the brackets should sit inside of the skid plate -
Carefully lift the fuel tank skid plate into place and line up the slotted holes in the fuel tank skid brackets with the fuel tank skid plate.
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Install the 7/16-14 x 1.0” long hex head bolts included with the kit to attach the skid plate to the brackets. Use a washer under the bolt head and secure the brackets to the skid plate with the flange nuts provided.
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Tighten the 7/16-14 x 1.0” long bolts with a 5/8” socket or wrench. A standard 5/8” box wrench will likely be needed for the rear inner mounting bracket near the drive shaft.
a. Torque 5/8” bolts to 35 ft-lbs (47 N.m)
Installation is Complete
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING
Van Compass LLC strongly recommends the installation of products be done by a certified mechanic. If this does not occur, be certain the person(s) installing the product read, understand and follow all instructions and warnings pertaining to the application before installation. Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or aftermarket parts to increase vehicle height over the intended height of the Van Compass LLC product purchased. Mixing component brands is not recommended.
Installation of suspension lift kits or any other lifting kits or devices will raise the center of gravity. For this reason, Van Compass LLC urges that extreme caution be used when encountering driving conditions which may cause vehicle imbalance. Furthermore, the driver’s field of vision and judgment will not be as good due to the height of the vehicle. Due to the installation of larger tires, the speedometer will read slower than the actual speed being traveled and more distance will be required to stop the vehicle. It is the owner’s responsibility to caution and warn any potential driver of the vehicle about these driving and handling conditions. Van Compass LLC will not be held liable or responsible for damages or personal injuries resulting from the use of lifting devices and or related products. The tires and rims should be changed to sufficiently increase the vehicle’s total overall width and stability to help accommodate lifting devices.
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Most states have some type of law limiting vehicle height. The amount of lift
allowed, and how the lift can be achieved, varies greatly. Several states
offer exemptions for farm and commercial registered vehicles. It is the
vehicle owner’s responsibility to check state and local laws to ensure that
their vehicle will be incompliance. Van Compass LLC reserves the right to make
changes in design, materials and specifications as deemed necessary without
prior notice and without assuming obligation to modify any product previously
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similar products previously advertised.
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References
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