Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105503 - V.3
Protective measures!
- Wear safety goggles
- Wear protective gloves
Hexagon head/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread 8) with hand rivet gun ZS308
Attention!
Risk of damage!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the drill bit slipping and causing significant paint damage.
- Mark position of bore and then punch-mark component
Attention!
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 shaft diameter, the next drill bit diameter higher (5/10 step) can be used.
E.g. with a shaft diameter of 10.1 mm, the 10.5 mm drill bit can be used. The 11.0 mm drill bit must not be used.
- Drill bore with appropriate drill bit and deburr, pilot-drill with a smaller drill bit if necessary
- Clean component, eliminate paint damage if necessary
Attention!
To avoid corrosion, stop chips/shavings with cavity sealant.
Please observe the NOTES ON CORROSION PROTECTION .
- Preserving cavity
Attention!
Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.
- Fit rivet nut with hand rivet gun.
Hexagon head/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512
Attention!
Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure hexagon rivet nut correctly contacts component.
Fit rivet nut with hand rivet gun.
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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.