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.
Repair Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105504 - V.4
Protective measures!
Attention!
To prevent the material from tapering, do not drill out the rivet head.
- Carefully spot-drill rivet head with a larger drill bit/countersink
Attention!
Avoid paint damage
- Knock rivet head away with a chisel
- Punch through rivet shank into cavity remove if necessary
- Clean component, eliminate paint damage if necessary
If the rivet shank can be removed:
Attention!
To avoid corrosion, stop chips/shavings with cavity sealant.
Please observe the notes on corrosion protection
- Preserving cavity
If the rivet shank cannot be removed:
WARNING: Injury hazard!
Please observe the notes on cavity foamAttention!
To avoid corrosion and rattling noises, stop chips/shavings and rivet nut shank with cavity foam.
Remove foam remnants with isohexane (cleaning benzene).
- 5. Stop rivet shank by means of specific foaming
- 6. Set rivet nut with hand rivet gunNOTE: Fit rivet nut as quickly as possibly, ideally before the cavity foam hardens.
Hexagon head/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M8) with hand rivet gun ZS308
Attention!
Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure rivet nut correctly contacts component.
NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the tool shown is suitable for threads up to M8 (see S-Gate/dealer's equipment catalog).Hexagon head/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512
Attention!
Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure rivet nut correctly contacts component.
NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the tool shown is suitable for threads up to M12 (see S-Gate/dealer's equipment catalog).
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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.