2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Service and Repair Manual
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- EXT Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
- Base Extended Cargo Van 3-Door
- Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
- Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door
Engines covered
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- 3.0L 2987CC V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.1L 2143CC 131Cu. In. l4 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected ve
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain lef
If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The reca
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection p
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may i
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering s
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The rec
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehi
The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulti
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the
DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcemen
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket arou
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of t
If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, incr
DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, fre
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on
Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk o
DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stabili
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions,
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust se
Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. See Pic. 1 for an example of a broken bracket.
The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue system warning indicating
EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI contr
Clunking noise on load change or gear engagement Complaint Clunking noise can be heard on some load changes or when changing from N->R or N->D Cause Movement of transfer case splines Remedy Apply bearing retainer (green) Loctite to both out
Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be displayed: Engine oil level cu
Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmis
Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fa
EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926 on 906, 907 Sprinter with OM642 Diesel Engine Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes
Showing the 8 most recent of 55 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SEND FIRE, SMOKE AND STEAM FROM THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT UNDER THE DASH BOARD AND OVER THE WIND SHIELD, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO STOP RUNNING AND SUBSE
WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SEND FIRE, SMOKE AND STEAM FROM THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT UNDER THE DASH BOARD AND OVER THE WIND SHIELD, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO STOP RUNNING AND SUBSE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH A SCHOOL BUS TRAVELING NORTH AT 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTAC
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the ABS warning light and the electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the ABS warning light and the electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact
Showing the 5 most serious of 95 complaints filed with NHTSA.
