What is step number one for building a CV?

[squashyo]

Hey gang

New here so forgive me if I am missing some protocol. I am also sorry if this topic has been over played. I'll do some searching but please chime in if this topic could use a revisit.

I am at stage one! I brought home an E350 last week and will start getting to work. I plan on making a video journey but hoping to be pretty comprehensive and include advice from experts like you guys and gals.

ANYHOW, step 1! I am guessing this would be a thorough cleaning. Advice, must dos/don'ts, sealing, painting, etc.

Today, I removed everything from the back and tried to remove the seats but need a Torq 50 bit...Amazon shopping for project begins. I plan to power spray, scrub all interiors (carefully). I also cleaned the exterior and looked inside after for leaks. Seems I am ok there for now.

So, what do you suggest I look at or do for stage one? Is cleaning stage 1? Any good resources?

Thanks!!

[boywonder]

My 2008 seats were bolted in with TorxPlus fasteners.......regular Torx bits kinda work but things get kinda worn.......

What year is your van? I don't know if older vans use Torx or TorxPlus...

[squashyo]

Originally Posted by boywonder

My 2008 seats were bolted in with TorxPlus fasteners.......regular Torx bits kinda work but things get kinda worn.......

What year is your van? I don't know if older vans use Torx or TorxPlus...

Thanks! 2007.