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41 00... Installation solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut

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Protection measures! 

Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread 8) with hand rivet gun ZS308 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the drill bit slipping and causing significant paintwork damage.

Fig 1: Marking Bore Position For Hexagon/Straight Shank Rivet Nut
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  1. Mark position of bore and then punch-mark component
    IMPORTANT: If the determined drill bit diameter is not observed:
    • the knurling on the straight shank rivet nut is rendered useless
    • the component will be damaged when the straight shank rivet nut is inserted

    Determining suitable drill bit: 

    Depending on the rivet nut shank diameter, the next drill bit diameter higher (5/10 step) can be used.

    E.g. with a shank diameter of 10.1 mm, the 10.5 mm drill bit can be used. The 11.0 mm drill bit must not be used.

  2. Drill bore with determined drill bit and deburr, pilot-drill with a smaller drill bit if necessary
    Fig 2: Drilling Bore For Hexagon/Straight Shank Rivet Nut
    G09850039Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clean component, eliminate paintwork damage if necessary
    Fig 3: Cleaning Bore Area
    G09850076Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: To avoid corrosion, stop chips/debris by means of cavity sealing.

    Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON CORROSION PROTECTION .

    Fig 4: Preserving Cavity
    G09850041Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Preserving cavity
    IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.

    Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.

    Fig 5: Installing Rivet Nut Using Hand Rivet Gun
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    5Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun

    NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the pictured tool is suitable up to an M8 thread.

    Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512 

    IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.

    Make sure hexagon rivet nut correctly contacts component.

    Fig 6: Installing Rivet Nut With Hand Rivet Gun
    G09850043Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun

    NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the pictured tool is suitable up to an M12 thread.