Carbon Fiber Threaded Insert Repair

In the event a threaded stud or threaded insert becomes loose or stripped, on the carbon fiber monocoque/tub, it will be necessary to resecure it.

The bottom side of the carbon fiber monocoque uses two types of threaded inserts.

1. Identify the type of threaded insert being utilized-

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   • Threaded studs (2)
     NOTE:

     Threaded stud locations (1) shown in red.

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   • Ensat threaded insert M6x14 (1)
     NOTE:

     Threaded Ensat insert locations (2) shown in green.

2. Remove the threaded insert-

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   • Threaded studs
     • Remove the stud (1), working from the bottom side of the body tub/carbon fiber monocoque, by using a chisel and hammer

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   • Ensat M6x14
     • Using a conical extractor/easy out (1), unscrew the Ensat (2) from the monocoque, and verify the external thread (3) on the Ensat
3. Install the new threaded insert-
   • Threaded studs-
     • Apply some drops of glue (3M DP460) below the head of the new stud
     • Insert the new threaded stud from the inside of the vehicle.
     • Apply an appropriate amount of weight on the stud until the glue has cured in accordance to the manufacturer recommendations
   • Ensat M6x14
     • Apply some drops of thread locker on the outer threads of the new Ensat
     • Screw in the new Ensat by using the proper tool