Special tools required:

2 348 128
72 1 210

IMPORTANT: Lay out protective mats to protect the interior equipment against shavings from the drilled-out rivets and damage.
Lay out protective mats in the relevant working area:

Dashboard
Entrance area
Passenger compartment

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Schematic diagram of folding pack holder for head airbag:

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

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Drill out all blind rivet protusions (1) up to the body.

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Installation note:

Prime damaged paintwork 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.
In areas that cannot be reached using special tools, CAVITY FOAM HS3 must first be applied around the rivet head before the rivet head is then punched out immediately.

Removal of rivet head with special tool 2 348 128:

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

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Removal of rivet head with special tool 72 1 210:

Shank (1) of special tool 72 1 210 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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Insert special tool 72 1 210 through bore in body next to attachment points.

Position special tool from rear on rivet head in cavity.

NOTE: A second person will be needed to help hold the special tool on the rivet head during the driving-out operation.
Make sure collecting tray is correctly fitted on rivet head.

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Drive out stem with hammer and 6 mm punch.

Carefully feed special tool out of body so that rivet head does not fall out of collecting tray.

NOTE: If the rivet falls out of the collecting tray into the side frame when the special tool is fed out, this area must be generously filled with foam.

For details of procedure for filling cavities with foam, see further operations.

Use cavity sealant (refer to appropriate parts information ) for foam filling.

Cavity foam (refer to appropriate parts information ) may also be used if required.

Fit tube to foam can.

Push the hose in through the pillar holes.

Fill cavity with a filling material.

WARNING: Empty foam can completely onto cardboard and after hardening dispose of foam and can in residual waste.
Can may burst if not completely emptied.

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Overview of rivet gun:

Riveting of gas generator housing and holders for folding pack with rivet gun (refer to appropriate service information ).

The interchangeable head is changed for the different work operations.

Riveting of gas generator housing with:

17/36 nosepiece and short shank
Riveting of holders for folding pack:
17/40 nosepiece and long shank

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When to See a Mechanic

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

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

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Replacing Blind Rivets

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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