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

Winter grille cover for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first generation — body codes W901, W902, W903, W904 and W905, model years 1995–2006. This is a model-specific black plastic panel that is installed on the outside over the factory grille and in winter partially blocks the flow of cold air to the radiator: the engine reaches operating temperature faster at idle, in the city, and on short trips. The cover is solid, with a raised star in the center. Manufacturer — Digital Designs. In everyday speech it is also called a “winter cover”, “winter blanking plate”, or “grille insulation”.

What the parameter “vehicle year and finish” means

One parameter is selected on the page, and it consists of two parts.

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

The part number and specifications of the selected variant are shown on the page after selection.

How to identify your front end

Use the grille itself as the reference, not only the year in the registration documents: the front end could have been replaced after an accident, or a newer grille could have been 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 difference in shape: the 1995–2000 cover is a straight strip with rounded edges, while 2000–2002 is wider at the top and narrows toward the bottom.
• 2000–2002 or 2002–2006. This cutoff is confused most often. The reference point is the lower metal frame under the grille: in versions up to 2002 it is not present.
• 2006 vehicles. This is a transition year: the vehicle may still be first generation or already a 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” are all first generation, and 311, 313 or 316 in the name is the modification. For the cover, only the production period of the front end matters.

If you are unsure, send the manager a photo of the grille from the front — the variant will be selected based on the actual front end.

Installation

There is no need to remove the factory grille or drill anything. Installation type — 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 of 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 cover is installed when stable cold weather sets in, and removed in spring when it gets warmer. Throughout the winter, monitor the engine temperature; if your vehicle’s manual has restrictions on covering the radiator grille — follow them.

How to choose a cover for other generations of the “Sprinter” and Vito, we explain in the article winter grille cover for Mercedes Sprinter and Vito: how to choose, and general tips are collected in the material what to cover the 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 cover 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 calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company’s knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and answers verified in practice.

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