Van door lock mount

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Mounting a reliable door lock on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van is an essential step to ensure safe transportation and security. This guide will show you how to install a quality door lock mounting bracket, ensuring it fits snugly onto your Benz's body and stays securely in place throughout travel. 1. **Prepare the vehicle**: Begin by checking that your Sprinter has a solid, flat mounting point near where the rear doors swing open. Most Sprinters have one at or slightly above floor level, directly beneath the upper rear door panel's center, usually made from plastic. If there is already something like an equipment bracket or air dam cover nearby, carefully take it off. It will not be necessary. 2. **Drill mounting points**: To fit a robust, custom rear door lock for Mercedes Benz, drill into each mount point to make room for 1-inch M6 screws on top and bottom so they provide adequate holding power throughout transportation over rough roads. 3. **Screw mounting brackets into the van's body** Use two small metal screws to secure these pre-made parts inside from one side of every opening on both door handles near enough down, just under edge as shown here before tapping with 1-1/4 drill bit to fit through mounting bracket properly placed at spot determined previously marked by marker in step one. **Important note:** The specific tools and materials needed for installation might vary slightly depending on the chosen rear door lock. Please refer to its manufacturer's instructions for additional guidance. Please note: These procedures will apply if you wish install rear swing-away type; other designs need separate procedure, as described later within article.