Replacing Threaded Bolts

Fig 1: Identifying Threaded Bolts Installation Position

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Information 

• Defective or broken threaded bolts can be replaced with repair bolts. 

The following bolts are available:

• Threaded bolt, M6: → BOLT N.105.954.01 

1. Grip defective threaded bolts on the complete vehicle (e.g. bolts with damaged threads) using a pliers and screw them out.

   Grind down during body repairs if necessary.

2. Remove dirt from the sealing surface area of the repair bolt.
3. Drill a hole.
   1. 3.1. Drill a hole in the center of the broken bolt -1-  (-arrow-  ). → Diameter: 4.0 mm 
      Fig 2: Locating Drill Hole

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   2. 3.2. Drill out the hole.

      For M6 threaded bolts → Diameter: 9.0 mm 

      Fig 3: Identifying Threaded Bolts Hole

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4. Prime rivet area.
5. Prepare threaded bolt for installation.
   1. 5.1. On the back of the bolt -1-  , apply sealing compound → SEALING MATERIAL 000.043.204.38 as a continuous bead of sealant -2-  .
      Fig 4: Applying Sealing Compound

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6. Rivet in threaded bolt.
   1. 6.1. Insert threaded bolt into the bore.
   2. 6.2. Rivet in threaded bolt using the riveting tool pop rivet nut pliers WE 1476. 
      Fig 5: Identifying Riveted Threaded Bolt

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7. Remove any sealing compound that has oozed out.