Setting self-tapping screws

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Align and secure body parts.
Drill body parts using a small drill bit (-X- mm).

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Remove body parts.
Drill into the outer component (-Y- mm).
De-burr all bore holes.
Prepare bonding surfaces and bond body parts. → 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
Align and secure body parts.

Screw on body parts using a special screw.

8.1. Fit screw.

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8.2. Screw in screw using a drill set to a high speed (> 1, 000 RPM).

Screwing in the screw at high speed shapes the cylindrical extrusion.

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8.3. Groove the metric thread without tension.

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8.4. Continue to screw in at low speed (< 100 RPM).

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Information

If the prescribed torque or torque angle is not reached when screwing in screws (screw does not tighten securely), the next size screw must be used.

8.5. Tighten the screw to the prescribed torque or torque angle.

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