41 00... Blind Rivet

1.0 Recommended tools and equipment 

• Blind riveting tongs
• Rivet head extension

Setting blind rivets: 

• Refer to repair instructions for blind rivet size.
• Position bore holes for blind rivets in accordance with specification in repair instructions. If necessary, carry over the positions of the blind rivets to the new part.
• Drill holes (dia. 6.8 mm for 6.5 mm blind rivets).
• Deburr bore holes.
• Apply adhesive.
• Insert blind rivets. If necessary, remove adhesive that has emerged.

  Position blind rivet tool vertically. Use rivet head extension if accessibility is poor.

• Rivet blind rivets with blind rivet tool. In between clean adhesive contamination from blind rivet head. Risk of damage to rivet tool by penetrating adhesive.
• Seal blind rivet with SEALANT D1  (risk of corrosion).
• Seal cavities after work on vehicle paintwork on with CAVITY PRESERVATION  (risk of corrosion).