BMW 7 Series: Installation Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut
Protection measures!
- Wear safety goggles
- Wear protective gloves
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.
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Fig. 19: Marking Position Of Bore
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
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Fig. 20: Drilling Bore
3. Clean component, eliminate paintwork damage if necessary
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Fig. 21: Identifying Component
IMPORTANT: To avoid corrosion, stop chips/debris by means of cavity sealing.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON CORROSION PROTECTION.
4. Preserving cavity
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Fig. 22: Preserving Cavity
IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.
5. Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun
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Fig. 23: Setting Rivet Nut With Hand Rivet Gun
Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512
IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure hexagon rivet nut correctly contacts component.
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Fig. 24: Setting Rivet Nut With Hand Rivet Gun
Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun
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The cavity bulkhead remains on the body
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IMPORTANT: Note the following information before starting to apply
adhesive!
Country-specific safety and industrial safety regulations
Material safety data sheet of manufacturer
Processing instru
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IMPORTANT: When carrying out repair work on the coolant circuit,
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Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to
