INSTRUCTIONAL - Detailed Sprinter Van Headliner Removal

If you have a Mercedes Sprinter van and you are thinking about removing the headliner for insulation and sound deadening, it's not that hard to do! Especially if you have seen it done before you start. I shot this video for you to be able to visualize what is behind all those body panels. How do I unsnap? Where do I grab? What are the steps? What's the right way? It's here. Watch. #onahumbleroad

[@yc3613]

In a million years I never thought I’d be so mesmerized watching a video like this.

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

Same lol

[@lynnekerr3890]

I’m totally fascinated. Totally!

[@valentinashevchenko3570]

I used this one,it's so much easier ,it selfstick. I takes 3 to cover sprinter sealing. Some left. LINGDA 21.53 SqFT 10mm Heat Shield Thermal Sound Insulation Proofing Deadener Mat Car Noise Control Acoustic Dampening Moistureproof Waterproof (40"X80

[@Home-GrownHomestead]

“It’s now turned into a comedy show” 😂😂

[@daviddickerson495]

I think it started with the nut bucket.

[@benttrike57]

muffin tin is the best part organizer! I label each cup with the location of the parts! Great video!

[@HumbleRoad]

Great tip!

[@mack2d2]

your demeanor, detail, camera work, and everything is just awesome, thank you.

[@t-hex6876]

You make the best instructional videos! You’re covering everything I’m planning on doing to my van. Feel so fortunate to have found your channel. Very thankful!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you and welcome to Humble Road!

[@HumbleRoad]

I'm working on the swivel seat install right now! Video in a day or two.

[@motonation441]

There are a lot of talented Video Makers; and there a lot of good people doing Van DIY, but Humble Road is thoughtful and talented at both. Keep the Videos Coming!

[@richio1763]

When removing screws and such, put them in a ziplock bag and tape it to the back of the trim piece they attach. (gaffer or painter's tape) That can eliminate a lot of guesswork later. You can even use a sharpie to label the bag "L" or "R" to indicate on which side the trim piece is located. Great instructional video!

[@bentnickel7487]

Richard Harris Taping the baggy to the trim piece has proven to be worth it's weight in gold to me. I rebuild cars in various stages and if you don't bag the screws, lable the bag and tape the bag to the piece. You'll be swimming in screws, nuts, bolts and washers. You'll be lost !!

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

I’ll just attach the screws to the part with painters tape for quick jobs.

[@ironwooddesigns9532]

pure genius

[@bevn362]

I thought June was invisible and made a quick exit, but when she let that piece fall on your head she let us know she was still there to help you. 🤣 This was interesting to watch-thanks for showing it.

[@HumbleRoad]

Did she let that piece fall, or did she hit me with it? I couldn't tell...

[@Home-GrownHomestead]

Humble Road that’s what you get for calling June a dummy😂😂

[@bevn362]

Humble Road Funny!

[@grammathia3018]

You are the King of 'Parting' shots. Laughed right out loud at that last line. Thank you.

[@acme511]

Another great video. The only suggestion I have is on this type of work I use compartmentented trays for fishing tackle an fill in order of disassembly, leaving notes in compartments with questionable fasteners. Especially if there is going to be time before reassembly.

[@HumbleRoad]

Great idea!

[@bentnickel7487]

acme511 Thank you for reminding others about time in reassembly. Sometimes when I disassemble several parts from a car, it may be months before I put the part back on. Running down parts on the internet for a 20 year old car can takes months and try to remember what goes where. Without digital photos, labled baggies and every baggie taped to the part, it would be impossible to put a car back together properly.

[@judahchristianchurchinc]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow, thank goodness for your wrist watch ⌚️ Days they came in handy...💡Insolation is so important look at all that available SPACE...🚐 Let’s Dance 💃🏽🕺🏽

[@loda9510]

He is patient and has a creative mind

[@Home-GrownHomestead]

This has become my favorite channel, who needs Netflix? Got it all right here. Great job humble road

[@HumbleRoad]

WOW! Cant get any better than that! THANK YOU! :-)

[@marylandgirl7358]

That was a brilliant idea to take the insulation and the headliner outside to attach. Great job getting it all put back together.

[@lloydmorrison5979]

Outstanding Video! A difficult job made easier.

[@AshleyOliviaDaCosta]

Thank you so much for all of these detailed videos. You save so many people from so much frustration.

[@bobsmyself]

Great instruction-! I’ve been watching for like two years as I’ve tackled various projects building out my van.

[@IvetaUpeniece]

George.!!! You are the best teacher ever. Thank you for everything. You are funny too.

[@dmwi1549]

Great vidieo-watched 3 years later. That “Halo” trim piece that covers the unfinished edge is a nice part to finish off the upper corners down to the pillar covers that many DIY builds don’t have. Not included in my cargo. I got the foam blocks.

[@AshleyOliviaDaCosta]

“No ones sticky; everyone is happy.” That’s the opposite of how I thought it worked. 😂

[@HumbleRoad]

😊

[@elisaarrigo6062]

Place all the screws from one area in a ziplock bag and label it then put it in your “Nut Bucket”.

[@mackette54]

I work at a truck manufacturing facility on the east coast, I'm very impressed with you attention to detail + knowing technical terms ["A" PILLAR] ! an labeled weighted empty egg crate could hold nuts, bolts + washers. Keep "L👁👁KING at the camera!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks! I appreciate the professional feedback.

[@bigsurkate565]

I love your vids. I am not mechanical. I do not have patience for this kind of work. I would leave broken clips in my wake, BUT you make me think I could actually do this! Of course, I am not a dummy, so I will hire someone. But at least I know what they will be up against.

[@tonzlero]

Came here exactly for this, but "stay organized, work like a gentleman" made me subscribe without looking at the rest of the channel:D

[@HumbleRoad]

Welcome to Humble Road!

[@Wbakeshop]

Yes William would love to get them

[@sas3715]

nice demonstration

[@miasarah2395]

Thank you so much for making this video! Going to try to do it on my own

[@surfmarko]

lol! you have to watch to the end it turns to comedy real quick! Thank you for your video very helpful!

[@journeyman4328]

With all due respect my friend, when the time comes do not let them put you in a hearse. If you take that ride in a Sprinter it would be against the laws of the universe for you not to show them how to make it better. Then you shall live forever!!🍾🥂 Cheers. ;-)

[@HumbleRoad]

Ha! I'll put that in my will! ;-)

[@shamrockgirl6595]

Journeyman - good 1!

[@losustubbs1936]

This vid made me tired. George, it took a lot of strength to accomplish all you did. I stand amazed.

[@HumbleRoad]

It was frustrating at times, but I think it was the heat and humidity that caused it. Now the NEXT time I do this, NO PROBLEMO!

[@theother5053]

Absolute legend. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidlundy5007]

I’m thinsulating right now and was almost finished. I wasn’t going to tackle this but after watching this I am. I have to find my dummy first. Lol

[@HumbleRoad]

Good! Ya gotta try! A hands on understanding of your van is priceless.

[@renedeleeuw5491]

Great video.... again! And look out for the BAM! Thinks on your head.

[@stanleyrelyea9249]

Great videos. Enjoying them all. Thanks😊😊

[@lyfandeth]

Rare craftsmanship!

[@BradyRay_333]

Good stuff man, just what I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to make such a helpful video!

[@poliDH]

What a great instructional video! Helped me a lot! thanks for making it ;)

[@dougmanck4149]

I tell my wife that every night. She just laughs. :) Great show.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thanks for the laugh at the end!

[@tootseug]

Great tutorial and hilarious too boot! Thanks!!

[@StarCZ1]

Your video helped me and saved a lot of money! Thank you, sir!

[@daveparis339]

Loved it! Very, very instructional and easy to follow. I have the same trepidation regarding pop in/out parts. Great video! Thank you!

[@grahamhiggins1816]

I don’t have a nut bucket, but I managed to get the side pillar off from your info.

[@HumbleRoad]

😋

[@Roaming50]

Someone recommended removing the headliner in my 2019 Sprinter (Winnebago Revel) in order to route a usb cable up there for a dash cam. Having just watched this "comedy show" I'm not sure I want to disassemble that much of my van. 😲. Great video BTW, but a scary one! 😂

[@HumbleRoad]

It's really not too difficult.

[@richlinlaw]

great episode, positive talk all the way, good man

[@johnplyler7054]

Thanks so Much!

[@tc3imagery]

Wow, such a well-done video. I wish all instructional videos were this articulate and thorough, yet concise while doing so. Well done. Now, if anybody reading this can give me some advice, in addition to this video, to remove my 2008 sprinter headliner, considering I have a metal bulkhead right behind the seats, that don’t allow me to see the screws in the back of the headliner or the B pillars. Oh, and I just realized that in addition to no bulkhead, you also have your seats removed out of the way. Is it necessary, or very helpful, to have the seats removed before trying to get B pillars and headliner removed?

[@skibumtravels]

Rad job I like your vid here appreciate the help.

[@rafburke7828]

God bless editing !!!!

[@HumbleRoad]

Amen! Instructional videos are not as creative or fun to produce!

[@deverm00]

Very funny. Thanks for sharing

[@karenknowles1537]

Great job!

[@midnite22767]

Thanks for making this build series of videos. I've watched a bunch and only a handful ever show in such detail how it actually gets done and the difficulties involved. Two requests, 1. when the van is finally complete can you do a video on the ORDER that you wish you would have tackled each task, meaning some things need to be done before others for specific reasons and to make your life easier. In what order should the build be done IYHO? 2. Can you talk about insurance and how you've contracted your self built camper. What was the conversation like with the insurance company? Great videos, thank you sir!

[@HumbleRoad]

You are a mind reader! It's all coming at the end of the build.

[@omjaye]

Any part numbers for that nice trim piece from pillars across the headliner? Much nicer than the big foam blocks! And good tip on the clearance for the visors. I didn't see till after and spent like 3 hours trying to get the visor in. Luckily figured it out before destroying the clips.

[@jrmason]

I work in cars all the time removing panels and such. Some of them are real puzzles that's for sure. Good idea on the insulation!! More than likely it would have fallen in time on top of the headliner anyway. Wow, I just noticed too that you got the radio delete package. Nice! There are tons of great aftermarket ones that will work great in that van. Looking good so far! Have a good one! -Jon

[@HumbleRoad]

The radio delete is gonna cause a big stir. No head unit whatsoever.

[@jrmason]

No problem though any double din radio will fit by the looks. I would suggest a Kenwood with GPS. Are there speakers in the dash and doors? I'd plan to install speakers in the design in the rear. Lots of options!!

[@HumbleRoad]

OPTIONS!

[@cristianm-uv9up]

thank you, this is very helpful. I purchased the same insulation but I hesitated to remove the headliner, I only insulated the rest of the ceiling.

[@mikem8093]

good vid fun too!!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks 👍

[@lisas7061]

You are very patient, a darn good editor, or your both! 🙂

[@freeeagle851]

First class quality build, but you were putting screws in the nut box I didn't see any nuts. I asume you would put those in a sack which is where I prefer to keep them. Dam those mosquitos I hope you got that one on your back. Hilarious outtake at the end! 👑🍒😁

[@HumbleRoad]

Nuts is nuts.. :-D

[@LadyMarie880]

I love it a nut bucket for bucket nuts perfect. love it. Your right a nut bucket is better then a nut jar any day in the rain. You had to of started that before lunch just to be done before bedtime. You said weather stripping I thought oh no to much you take that off you well not get it done today. wow that was close. You had to get the old persuader.that cool. It looks very good and has to be so quiet for sure. Warmer/or cooler which ever it is that is needed. So now the swivel seats right. ByeBye until next time. Your a one Man show . hahahah

[@herbmanning8348]

Great video, thanks. It seems that you'd just need to pop the A and B pillar covers free at the tops rather than a complete removal.

[@HumbleRoad]

Possibly. But while the B pillars are removed, it’s a good time to run wires.

[@theschermulies2366]

Brilliant video. I'm off out to buy a nut bucket😃

[@rifke]

Mercedes should insulate that area while it’s being built.

[@HumbleRoad]

I agree. And it is quite vulnerable so it has to be done.

[@rifke]

Humble Road Congrats on going over 10K. I love your content.

[@vickielane7387]

Good job George! You're a good worker on that stuff. And thanks for the comedy lol

[@Scrambler85]

Before I disassemble anything I use my cellphone to photograph everything including the nuts bolts and screws

[@HumbleRoad]

Smart.

[@Greybeardmedic]

Those slits that you made to help get the insulation to lay flat are called relief cuts. 😊

[@DennisWintjes2]

#711! Thx for sharing!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Your tools won't work unless they are short? That's a first. I have to go watch the rest of this video now and then I'll have a much wittier comment. Carry on.

[@jantrapnell01able]

Remarkable!

[@gleneverett9728]

Thanks

[@thomassupertramp]

thank you ! you rock !

[@anthonymarino4260]

fine job

[@PhilipWittann]

There are some magnetic nut buckets that you can stick to the van and will hold nuts at any angle. They're great for keeping things in reach when you are holding a drill in one hand and the work piece in the other.

[@HumbleRoad]

Off to Harbor Freight! Thanks!

[@hungpham]

Where did you learn all this? I love how you explain everything before during and after and add your awesome sense of humor to it. Great idea sticking thinsulate to the headliner itself. Thanks.

[@HumbleRoad]

I watched the other videos. But once I got to hands on myself, I could see what needed to be further explained. I can't wait to do this again! Going to be smooth! No Fear!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

What was the total nut count in the bucket? Did you end up with spares? Now the serious questions. How did you know to go in the light fixture from the passenger side? And how to pop off the coat hangers and stuff? I would be so scared to wreck it all. Note to self, get a nut bucket! The comedy show at the end was great. June!!!

[@HumbleRoad]

I knew nothing! I know nothing! Watched a few videos and went at it. Ready, fire, aim...

[@robertschilling3308]

@@HumbleRoad ...ready...fire...aim? Dang. Ive been doing it wrong all these years. 😜😜

[@michelevitarelli]

Thanks for the laughs.

[@davidlundy5007]

While I have the liner out I’m running some future 12 volt wiring though the map light for a dash cam, etc. I hate wires hanging down over the dash while driving.

[@jodymooney255]

This brought a question to me, I wonder if LTV insulates the head liner, if not I coming your way! Thanks so much for taking the time and the true workmanship in doing this video and van build! Happy New Years!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks for watching AND for raising questions. The more knowledge you have about the build processes, the better a choice you will make. Stay tuned!

[@lorcro2000]

Small plastic freezer boxes with tight lids are pretty good for storing screws, nuts, bolts, clips, whatever you take off. The lid will make it less likely you accidentally flip it over or something and have small parts going everywhere, and you can label the boxes for later reassembly. Also, glad you added the comedy show at the end, it was a little jarring going from you gluing on the Thinsulate outside to the headliner being in and done.

[@HumbleRoad]

The act of putting the headliner back into it's proper position is a bit time consuming. A lot of tweaking and micro-positioning. I did not think it was camera-worthy. But I probably should have addressed it in some manner. (I was a bit frustrated…) First time is the hardest..

[@johngoogle7626]

nut bucket -- NUT BUCKET!!

[@parkerposey788]

YAY 😁 almost 10K subscribers 🚐💚

[@keepspaceoverhead7608]

I easily stuffed insulation and sound deadening without headliner removal.

[@frankp5786]

What did you do this weekend? Oh, I took my brand new Mercedes van apart and then put it back together... LOL. Another great video! Looking good.....

[@HumbleRoad]

and the best part is I didn't have any screws left over! :-D

[@nbc902]

Sit down and have a glass of red

[@michaelsoker5160]

Neat vid. Went and bought a brand new nut bucket :-)

[@HumbleRoad]

Every job is better with a nut bucket! ;-)

[@rhondawaldron]

You are brave

[@BelindaTOV]

JUNE!!!!

[@paula.jackson5463]

You are my favorite! This was priceless. Will never take a MB headliner out but if it ever comes up in conversation I now know how to do it, what size was the Nut Bucket? Looking for demntsions (sp on purpose) here!

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D

[@marko651]

Humble Road , would you stuff that wool insulation down the B pillar since you took the cover off , that area would create some noise because of the shape and near the front wheel arch i would think .

[@HumbleRoad]

I did not put insulation in the B-pillar, but it certainly would help muffle the road noise, I'm sure. I will be removing the passenger pillar again in the near future for a work station assembly. Maybe I'll do it then. Thanks! :-)

[@SamAminisam]

lets get to 10k already!

[@HumbleRoad]

I'm with ya, Sam. Tell your friends and family! All of them!

[@MrJerry619]

How did you not show the most important part of taking off the headliner I mean wasn’t that what this video was about why did you skip that? It went from it was up there and then the next picture it was gone.

[@calihustler08]

@26:02 I know the feeling 😟 lol

[@H-RutherfordHill]

Look at the lens!

[@mnsignr]

George in the headliner removal video, the “B” pillar it showed you bending over to reattach, but, no one could see because the camera wasn’t positioned down far enough...just saying!!!

[@HumbleRoad]

I do like to leave something to the imagination... No seriously, I will say I was a babe in the woods back then. Maybe today, I would have approached it differently.

[@johnbeckman8916]

Matthews C stand with the optional Sprinter assembly/disassembly table accessory?

[@HumbleRoad]

Yes, got it on sale at B&H… ;-)

[@miasarah2395]

Did you end up doing one about how/what to insulate your cab?

[@leoanazemi3797]

By not sticking the insulation to the steel won’t it defeat the object for sound deadening?

[@HumbleRoad]

Sound deadening and insulation are two separate applications. I use a product called Noico to deaden the drum like hollow sound of the body panels (see video) Although, Thinsulate, which I use as insulation, was originally developed as a sound deadener.

[@capnwiz]

This is titled "headliner removal" and that is the one thing you don't show. I looked up this video to see how the tabs holding the back of the headliner in place are constructed and removed. I hoped that during re-assembly it would be addressed. But no, there is no action of removing the headliner OR returning the headliner to it's position! And the clips at the rear of the headliner are barely mentioned. Otherwise, a beautifully done video. Thanks. OOPS! Just saw your addendum - still no info on those clips!

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

If you were going to build a wall between the cab and the back, would you remove those sides/B pillars before attaching the wall or build the wall onto them?

[@HumbleRoad]

You cannot remove the B pillars!!!

[@davidbranscum6118]

Hello Humble let me start with i love the videos. You put out great content. But maybe you could answer a question for me. I live in NY and i am in process of finding and purchasing a Sprinter Van. I have been shopping around for insurance quotes. To see what my total cost would be for the van. And i keep getting told the vehicle is a commercial vehicle and that it needs to be registered and insured as commercial vehicle. I have called DMV and they say as long as there is a permanent bed and kitchen in the back it can be registered as non commercial. Has anyone else had this issue? Maybe you could go over this in a video? With all the videos I've watched on KZbin. I've never seen anyone do a video on it.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks for the support, David. Every State has different regs. That is why no one has covered it. I know what's what in New Jersey. My van is registered now as an "incomplete vehicle" until I finish transforming it into a camper van, then it gets a RV designation. NY? I don't know. :-(

[@davidbranscum6118]

Humble Road thanks for the reply. I guess I’ve got some more research to do before buying my van. Good luck with the van build and keep the videos coming.

[@GlennInLaguna]

What year Sprinter was this? I used this video today as a reference on how to take off the B-Pillar covering. Very helpful. I have a 2012 2500 High Roof.

[@HumbleRoad]

2017

[@GlennInLaguna]

@@HumbleRoad Well that is still an NCV3 so pretty much the same as mine, as I don't think they changed the inside much between 2012 and 2017. This video is very helpful. Thanks!

[@GlennInLaguna]

@@justjudy7320 you replied to my thread. You should post this as a separate comment