Setting Blind Rivets
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- Refer to repair instruction for rivet size.
- Position blind rivets in the same locations as the extracted punch rivets. Exceptions are described in the relevant repair instruction. If necessary, carry over the positions of the rivets to the new component.
- Drill holes (0.2 mm bigger than the outside diameter of the rivet. Example 4.2 mm dia. for 4 mm rivet and 6.7 mm dia. for 6.5 mm rivet).
- Apply adhesive.
- Insert blind rivet. The riveting direction is the same as the line of vision in the picture shown in the repair instruction (e.g. from wheel arch into engine carrier).
- Universally rivet blind rivet with riveting tongs.
- Seal blind rivet with sealing compound (risk of corrosion). Refer to 41 00... Overview Of Expendable Materials .
- Seal cavities with cavity sealant (risk of corrosion). Refer to 41 00... Overview Of Expendable Materials