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41 00... Installation Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut

Protection measures! 

Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread 8) with hand rivet gun ZS308 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the drill bit slipping and causing significant paintwork damage.
Fig 1: Marking Position Of Bore Hexagon/Straight Shank Rivet Nut
G10039867Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Mark position of bore and then punch-mark component
    IMPORTANT: If the determined drill bit diameter is not observed:
    • the knurling on the straight shank rivet nut is rendered useless
    • the component will be damaged when the straight shank rivet nut is inserted

    Determining suitable drill bit: 

    Depending on the rivet nut shank diameter, the next drill bit diameter higher (5/10 step) can be used.

    E.g. with a shank diameter of 10.1 mm, the 10.5 mm drill bit can be used. The 11.0 mm drill bit must not be used.

  2. Drill bore with determined drill bit and deburr, pilot-drill with a smaller drill bit if necessary
    Fig 2: Drilling Bore Using Drill Bit
    G10039868Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clean component, eliminate paintwork damage if necessary
    Fig 3: Identifying Paintwork Damage Hole
    G10039869Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: To avoid corrosion, stop chips/swarf by means of cavity sealing.
    Follow instructions on corrosion protection. See 41 00... CORROSION PROTECTION .
  4. Preserving cavity
    Fig 4: Preserving Cavity
    G10039870Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
    Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.
  5. Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun
    Fig 5: Setting Rivet Nut With Hand Rivet Gun
    G10039871Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the pictured tool is suitable up to an M8 thread.

    Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512 

    Fig 6: Identifying Hexagon/Straight Shank Rivet Nut With Hand Rivet Gun MB512
    G10039872Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
    Make sure hexagon rivet nut correctly contacts component.
    Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun
    NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the pictured tool is suitable up to an M12 thread.