2012 BMW X6 MFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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: Identifying Protective Mats
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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 Using Twist Drill Bit
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Described for grab handle holder: 

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

Fig 3: Locating Grab Handle Holder
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Cut off blind rivet shanks down to sheet metal as level as possible.

Fig 4: Cutting Blind Rivet Shanks
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Deburr remaining rivets with nipper pliers.

Fig 5: Removing Rivets Using Nipper Pliers
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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: Pressing Rivet Heads Using Special Tool 2 348 128
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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.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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