41 00... Blind Rivets

1.0 Recommended tools and equipment

• Blind riveting tongs
• Rivet head extension

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).