Mercedes Sprinter Throttle Body Upper Air Pipe Gasket – Elring OEM | OM642 3.0L V6 | #6420980880 (2007–2016)

DESCRIPTION:

Any time the throttle body or air inlet pipe is removed from the OM642, this upper gasket must be replaced. It seals the connection between the throttle body and the air inlet pipe — the upper air side of the throttle body assembly — and reusing a compressed gasket at this junction risks an intake air leak that disrupts metered airflow and causes hard-to-diagnose running issues. This Elring OEM gasket is the correct replacement for this specific sealing point on the NCV3 Sprinter.

What This Part Does

This gasket seals the mating surface between the throttle body (intake regulating flap) and the incoming air pipe — the upper inlet side of the throttle body assembly. An air leak at this point allows unmetered air into the system downstream of the MAF sensor, causing lean running conditions, rough idle, hesitation, and fault codes that can persist even after throttle body replacement if the sealing surfaces aren't properly addressed.

Upper vs. Lower Throttle Body Gasket — Key Difference

The OM642 throttle body uses two gaskets — this upper unit (6420980880) seals between the throttle body and the air inlet pipe, while the lower gasket (6421410180) seals between the throttle body and the intake manifold flange. Both should be replaced any time the throttle body is removed.

When You'll Need This

• Throttle body removal or replacement (part #6420900270)
• Air inlet pipe removal or service
• Diagnosing intake air leaks after throttle body service
• Any service requiring the air inlet pipe to be disconnected from the throttle body

Fitment

• 2007–2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500/3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)
• 2007–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500/3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)
• 2010–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)
• 2010–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)

Always verify your VIN before ordering. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.

Part Numbers

• Mercedes OEM: 6420980880 / A6420980880 / 642-098-08-80
• Manufacturer: Elring
• Related: Lower Throttle Body Gasket #6421410180, Throttle Body #6420900270
• SKU: 6420980880ELR