Replacing Threaded Bolts

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Installation position 

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 

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      Drilling hole 

   2. 3.2. Drill out the hole.

      For M6 threaded bolts → Diameter: 9.0 mm 

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      Drilling hole 

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-  .

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      Applying sealing compound 

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  .

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      Riveted threaded bolt 

7. Remove any sealing compound that has oozed out.