41 00...Blind Rivets
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Setting blind rivets:
- Refer to repair instruction for rivet size.
- Position bore holes for blind rivets as specified in 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).
- Deburr holes.
- Apply adhesive.
- Insert blind rivet. If necessary, remove adhesive that has emerged.
- Position blind rivet tool vertically. Use rivet head extension if accessibility is poor.
- Rivet blind rivet with blind rivet tool. In the meantime clean rivet head if fouled with adhesive. Risk of damage to rivet head by penetrating adhesive.
- Seal blind rivets with sealant D1 (risk of corrosion).
- Seal cavities after painting vehicle with cavity sealant (risk of corrosion).