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2011 BMW X5 M

41 00... Removing and installing rivet heads

2011 BMW X5 MSECTION 41 00... Removing and installing rivet heads

Special tools required: 

  • 2 348 128
  • 72 1 210
IMPORTANT: Lay out protective mats to protect the interior against swarf from the drilled-out rivets and damage.
Lay out protective mats in the relevant working area:
  • Dashboard
  • Entrance area
  • Passenger compartment
    Fig 1: Securing Vehicle Interior Using Protective Mats
    G04753865Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Described for folding pack holder for head airbag: 

Drill off rivet plate down to rivet shank with a 10 mm twist drill bit.

Fig 2: Drilling Rivet Plate To Rivet Shank
G04753868Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Described for grab handle holder: 

Drill off rivet plate down to rivet shank with a 10 mm twist drill bit.

Fig 3: Identifying Grab Handle Holder Rivets
G08531240Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cut off blind rivet shanks down to sheet metal as level as possible.

Fig 4: Cutting Blind Rivet Shanks
G04753870Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Deburr remaining rivets with nipper pliers.

Fig 5: Removing Rivets Using Nipper Pliers
G04753871Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Apply primer to paintwork damages on side frame.

NOTE: Depending on accessibility, the rivet heads will have to be removed using special tool 2 348 128 or 72 1 210.

Press off rivet heads (1) using special tool 2 348 128 and remove.

Fig 6: Removing Rivet Heads Using Special Tool (2 348 128)
G08531243Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Special tool 72 1 210 for collecting rivet heads.

Shank (1) of special tool is flexible and can be adapted to the relevant body contours.

NOTE: Insert butyl in the collecting tray (2) to secure rivet heads and prevent them from falling out.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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