2.2 Drilling Out Punch Rivets

Only if extraction proves repeatedly unsuccessful or the rivet cannot be accessed with the universal riveting tool.

• Drill out rivets with a 6 mm dia. carbide drill bit.
• Punch rivets can be drilled out on both sides. When drilling from the protruding rear side, spot-drill the rivet shank only and remove the rest with a rivet punch.
• Use a drift punch to remove punch rivet remnants in the aluminum (risk of corrosion).
• Clean vehicle to remove chips (risk of corrosion).