Mercedes Sprinter W906 2006–2018 Winter grille cover (2006-2013)

Winter cover for the radiator grille for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906 2006–2013 — a model-specific plastic panel installed on the outside over the factory grille of the pre-facelift “Sprinter”. In winter it partially blocks the flow of cold air to the radiator, so 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, and completely closes the grille between the headlights. Manufacturer — Digital Designs, color — black. In everyday speech it’s also called a “winter plug”, “winter cover”, or “winter grille”.

Material and surface

The cover is matte, made of ABS plastic with a slightly rough textured surface. Small scratches from a brush, snow, and sand are barely noticeable on it, so for a work van that’s on the road every day, this is a practical option. The part number and specifications are shown on the product page.

2006–2013 or the 2013–2018 facelift

In 2013 the Sprinter W906 received a facelift: the grille, headlights, and hood shape changed, so covers before and after the update are not interchangeable. This one is for the pre-facelift front end from 2006–2013, including 2013 vehicles that still came off the line with the old front end. In the transition year, focus not on the date in the registration document, but on the headlights and grille: compare them with the photos on the listing, and if the front end was ever replaced — send a photo to the manager.

For the facelift W906 there are two separate covers: winter cover V1 (2013↗) — a smooth panel with a cutout around the factory emblem, and winter cover V2 (2013↗) — embossed, repeating the horizontal slats of the factory grille. All options for this body are collected on the page Sprinter W906 winter covers. For older Sprinter 1995–2006 (bodies W901–W905) a different part is needed — winter cover for the grille Sprinter W901–W905.

Installation

There’s no need to remove the factory grille or drill anything. The set includes the cover and mounting hardware; installation type — hooks: they are screwed to the cover through the provided holes and then hooked onto the ribs of the factory grille. Before installation, clean the grille from dirt, snow, and ice, test-fit the cover along the outline, and only then tighten the fasteners. If there is a camera, sensor, or other additional equipment in the grille or behind it, make sure the cover does not block it.

When to install and when to remove

The cover is installed when stable cold weather sets in, and removed in spring when it warms up. During winter, monitor the engine temperature: if under load — a fully loaded van, a long climb, a long highway run — the gauge rises higher than usual, the cover should be removed. If your vehicle’s owner’s manual has restrictions on covering the radiator grille — follow them.

How to choose a cover for other generations of the “Sprinter” and Vito is explained 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 cover catalog. To the cover for the pre-facelift W906 you can add EuroCap hood deflector 2006–2013.

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