Replacing Blind Rivets (M3 Base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)

Special tools required: 

• 2 348 128 
• 72 1 210 

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

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

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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

Make sure collecting tray is correctly fitted on rivet head

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

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

Use cavity sealant (refer to BMW Group parts sales) for foam filling

Cavity foam (refer to BMW Group parts sales) 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

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 BMW Workshop Catalog)

The interchangeable head is changed for the different work operations

Riveting of gas generator housing with:

1. 17/36 nosepiece and short shank

   Riveting of holders for folding pack:

2. 17/40 nosepiece and long shank

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