Setting Blind Rivets

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The pressed-out or pulled-out punch rivets and drilled-out penetrated joints can be replaced by high-strength blind rivets during repairs. Contrary to the standard procedure, all riveted joints are also bonded.

Replicate the existing holes on the new spare part and pre-drill using a 6.5-mm drill bit.
Fit and secure body parts.
Drill through both parts using a 6.6-mm drill bit.
Countersink the outer body part using countersink WE 1729 in order to fit countersunk-head rivets.
De-burr all bore holes.
Prepare bonding surfaces and bond body parts. Refer to WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 000.043.206.30
The high-strength blind rivets must be set using a hydraulic riveting tool. Compact booster WE 1670 Supplementary riveting set WE 1703

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Blind rivets

NOTE: Only use the prescribed blind rivets since these are sufficiently strong and have a special corrosion protection coating.