Hello.
I've been lurking for weeks, and reading as much of the back-logged threads as I find might apply to my 2004 sprinter cargo van, normal roof.
My question is this: how hard is it to open up the center console panel? The one with all the empty switch panels (mine has but one populated: the one that disables the traction control).
I'd like to modify it with additional 12v outlets in addition to repairing the original (it is broken, and is currently dangling by it's wires). The module I wish to use has a low-volt circuit that disables the outlets, if the battery's volts drop below 11v. And it also has a USB outlet.
But after nearly mangling the window winder handle (not standard from what I'm used to), I'm reluctant to damage the panel by ham-fisted tools.
Also I'd love to know if I can open up the steering colum's covers-- I have but one RFID key, and I'd like to relocate the RF antenna together with the RF module from my solitary key, so I can use standard non-RF keys. I'm not really worried about vehicle theft where I live-- I'm far more likely to have my tools stolen, which the RF won't help.
I looked at each panel/cover for screw holes, or even little round covers, but to no avail.
This van is truly held together by plastic clips ... as I discovered when getting the passenger's interior door panel off-- the door handle has to be unsnapped apart, to expose the two Torx head bolts that hold it in place.
I did look through the past couple of years of threads for information but did not see any threads addressing panel opening.
I also looked at the manual, but it presumes you already know how...
Thanks in advance.
I've been lurking for weeks, and reading as much of the back-logged threads as I find might apply to my 2004 sprinter cargo van, normal roof.
My question is this: how hard is it to open up the center console panel? The one with all the empty switch panels (mine has but one populated: the one that disables the traction control).
I'd like to modify it with additional 12v outlets in addition to repairing the original (it is broken, and is currently dangling by it's wires). The module I wish to use has a low-volt circuit that disables the outlets, if the battery's volts drop below 11v. And it also has a USB outlet.
But after nearly mangling the window winder handle (not standard from what I'm used to), I'm reluctant to damage the panel by ham-fisted tools.
Also I'd love to know if I can open up the steering colum's covers-- I have but one RFID key, and I'd like to relocate the RF antenna together with the RF module from my solitary key, so I can use standard non-RF keys. I'm not really worried about vehicle theft where I live-- I'm far more likely to have my tools stolen, which the RF won't help.
I looked at each panel/cover for screw holes, or even little round covers, but to no avail.
This van is truly held together by plastic clips ... as I discovered when getting the passenger's interior door panel off-- the door handle has to be unsnapped apart, to expose the two Torx head bolts that hold it in place.
I did look through the past couple of years of threads for information but did not see any threads addressing panel opening.
I also looked at the manual, but it presumes you already know how...
Thanks in advance.