41 00...Blind Rivets

Setting blind rivets: 

• Refer to repair instruction for rivet size.
• Position bore holes for blind rivets as specified in repair instruction. If necessary, carry over the positions of the rivets to the new component.
• Drill holes (0.2 mm bigger than the outside diameter of the rivet. Example 4.2 mm dia. for 4 mm rivet and 6.7 mm dia. for 6.5 mm rivet).
• Deburr holes.
• Apply adhesive.
• Insert blind rivet. If necessary, remove adhesive that has emerged.
• Position blind rivet tool vertically. Use rivet head extension if accessibility is poor.
• Rivet blind rivet with blind rivet tool. In the meantime clean rivet head if fouled with adhesive. Risk of damage to rivet head by penetrating adhesive.
• Seal blind rivets with sealant D1 (risk of corrosion).
• Seal cavities after painting vehicle with cavity sealant (risk of corrosion).