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4100... Repair Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut (All X5 Models, 2019-2022)

Protective measures! 

Attention! 

To prevent the material from tapering, do not drill out the rivet head.

  1. Carefully spot-drill rivet head with a larger drill bit/countersink
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    Attention! 

    Avoid paint damage

  2. Knock rivet head away with a chisel
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  3. Punch through rivet shank into cavity, remove if necessary
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  4. Clean component, eliminate paint damage if necessary
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    If the rivet shank can be removed: 

    Attention! 

    To avoid corrosion, stop chips/shavings with cavity sealant.

    Please observe the NOTES ON CORROSION PROTECTION .

  5. Preserving cavity
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    If the rivet shank cannot be removed: 

    WARNING: Injury hazard!

    Please observe the NOTES ON CAVITY FOAM .

    Attention! 

    To avoid corrosion and rattling noises, stop chips/shavings and rivet nut shank with cavity foam.

    Remove foam remnants with isohexane (cleaning benzene).