Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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7.6 Attachments
7 Modifications to the basic vehicle
Maximum loading of tie-down eyes (vehicle floor)
Tie-down eyes
Maximum rated tensile force
[daN] = [lbf]
Passenger van
350 = 787
Cargo van
500 = 1,124
Recommended adhesives for mounting floor:
High-strength adhesive
e.g. XW-1044 from Dow Automotive or an adhesive of
equal quality
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Note
The handling instructions and shelf life specification
of the adhesive manufacturer must be followed. If
the manufacturer specifications are not followed, the
adhesive may not achieve the required properties.
Support adhesive
e.g. Terostat 3112 from Henkel or an adhesive of equal
quality
Sidewall/belt rail connection
Further connecting points have to be chosen to secure
the structure depending on the size/weight of the
installation. If the installation height surpasses the belt
rail, we recommend an additional connecting point at
the end of the shelf unit on the C or D-pillar. Further
connecting points have to be chosen to secure the
structure depending on the size/weight of the installa-
tion.
"Tie-down rails, sidewall to belt rail" (code V42) are only
available ex-factory for the Metris cargo van and only
as special equipment or they must be retrofitted to the
cargo van by the upfitter.
It is the responsibility of the upfitter to provide a
substitute of equal quality when installing shelving or
a workshop installation as a retrofit. All of the holes
provided as standard over the length of the tie-down
rail must be used to connect the tie-down rails to the
belt rail with the M8 weld nuts in the belt rail profile. If
weld nuts are not installed ex-factory, the M8 hexagon
nuts from the retrofit parts kit for code V42 must be
used. Depending on the as-built configuration of the
vehicle, reinforcements may be needed in the belt rail
profile. Information about this can be obtained from
your upfitter contact person.
Belt rail attachment points based on example of A2
Retrofitting "Tie-down rails, sidewall to belt rail"
(as per code V42)
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Note
Retrofitting "Tie-down rails, sidewall to belt rail"
may only be carried out in the areas of the vehicle
sidewall intended for this purpose in the same way
as for the special equipment available ex-factory
(code V42). The maximum tensile force specification
(see table above on "Ex-factory load rails") must be
complied with under all driving conditions. Other-
wise, there is a risk of damage to the sidewall.