Mercedes Sprinter W901/902/903/904/905 1995–2006 Winter cover for grille

Description

The winter cover for the radiator grille for the first-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (body styles W901–W905, 1995–2006) is produced in three versions — for the front end 1995–2000, 2000–2002, and 2002–2006, each in matte (ABS plastic) or glossy (polystyrene). It is installed on the outside over the factory grille on hooks, without drilling, and in winter it partially blocks the flow of cold air to the radiator, so the engine reaches operating temperature faster.

The cover is solid, black, with an embossed star in the center, manufacturer — Digital Designs. In conversation it is also called a “winter cover”, “winter plug”, or “grille insulator”.

What does the selection “vehicle year and shade” mean?

On the page, one parameter is selected, and it consists of two parts.

• Vehicle year — 1995–2000, 2000–2002, or 2002–2006. During the production of the first Sprinter, the front end was updated twice, and a separate cover is made for each grille version. They differ in shape and size, so a cover from a neighboring period will not fit tightly.
• Shade — matte or glossy. The matte cover is made of ABS plastic, with a slightly rough surface: minor scratches from a brush, snow, and sand are almost unnoticeable on it, so it is more often chosen for a work van. The glossy one is made of polystyrene, with a smooth shiny surface.

The part number and characteristics of the specific variant are visible on the page after selection.

How to determine which front end is on your Sprinter?

Use the grille itself as a reference, not only the year in the registration: the front end could have been replaced after an accident or a newer grille installed on an older body.

• 1995–2000 or from 2000. In 2000 the front end was updated, so the 1995–2000 cover does not fit a vehicle with the newer grille, and vice versa. The photos on the page show the shape difference: the 1995–2000 cover is a straight strip with rounded edges, while the 2000–2002 one is wider at the top and narrows downward.
• 2000–2002 or 2002–2006. This boundary is confused most often. The reference point is the lower metal frame under the grille: in the version up to 2002 it is not present.
• 2006 vehicle. This is a transitional year: the vehicle may still be first generation or already W906, which is called the “dolphin”. For the pre-facelift W906 a different part is needed — winter grille cover for Sprinter W906.
• Indices and modifications. “903”, “904”, or “905” — these are all first generation, and 311, 313, or 316 in the name is the modification. For the cover, only the front-end production period is important.

If you are unsure, send the manager a front photo of the grille — they will select the variant according to the actual front end.

How to install the winter cover on a Sprinter W901–W905?

You do not need to remove the factory grille or drill anything. The installation type is hooks: the kit includes the cover and fasteners — hooks with self-tapping screws, which are screwed to the cover and then hooked behind the ribs of the factory grille. Before installation, clean the grille from dirt, snow, and ice, test-fit the cover along the contour, and only then tighten the fasteners.

When to install and when to remove the winter cover?

The cover is installed when stable cold weather sets in, and removed in spring when it gets warmer. During the winter, monitor the engine temperature; if your vehicle manual has restrictions on covering the radiator grille, follow them.

How to choose a cover for other generations of “Sprinter” and Vito, we explain in the article winter cover for Mercedes Sprinter and Vito: how to choose, and general tips are collected in the material what to cover a car’s radiator grille with. Covers for other models of the brand are in the section Mercedes-Benz winter covers and in the general winter covers catalog. For Sprinter 2000–2006, you can add a EuroCap hood deflector 2000–2006 to the cover.

The description was prepared with the help of AI based on the analysis of more than 1 million phone conversations of DD Tuning managers with customers and the company knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and answers verified in practice.

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