41 00... Blind Rivets
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
1.0 Recommended tools and equipment
- Blind riveting tongs
- Rivet head extension
Sourcing reference via Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP) - Service/Technology - Workshop Equipment (Start BMW) - Shop Workshop Equipment or at www.bmwgroupwep.com.
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).