Rivet Removal for Aluminum RB Install

fln8tive · #1 02-13-2006, 09:55 AM

Reading the pdf for the RB install, I see a 2m centerpunch and hammer (ah, the universal tool...) listed as one of the tools needed--is that how the old rivets are removed? Punched out through the center? Sounds like a rough way to do it. Can a 2mm drill be substituted?

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TQ2K · #2 02-13-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by accella4.4

Reading the pdf for the RB install, I see a 2m centerpunch and hammer (ah, the universal tool...) listed as one of the tools needed--is that how the old rivets are removed? Punched out through the center? Sounds like a rough way to do it. Can a 2mm drill be substituted?

Yes on both counts.

fln8tive · #3 02-13-2006, 10:11 AM

Thanks..should be a fun project.

TQ2K · #4 02-13-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by accella4.4

Thanks..should be a fun project.

Fun part is it's an easy project to complete.

rayxi · #5 02-13-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by accella4.4

Reading the pdf for the RB install, I see a 2m centerpunch and hammer (ah, the universal tool...) listed as one of the tools needed--is that how the old rivets are removed? Punched out through the center? Sounds like a rough way to do it. Can a 2mm drill be substituted?

I found the center punch much easier to use than the drill. Especially around the tires where you can't angle in a drill. I didn't need the hammer, I just pushed the center punch with my hands.

BMW X5 · #6 02-13-2006, 12:58 PM

didnt use a drill just used the centrepunch it actually took me like 4 hrs IN THE RAIN but well worth it

fln8tive · #7 02-14-2006, 04:37 PM

Thanks---good advice...now we just need some warm weather.

Juanted · #8 02-14-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by accella4.4

Thanks---good advice...now we just need some warm weather.

Yeah, well, over by you that wait should not be long...

AutoXer · #9 02-14-2006, 08:57 PM

I used a drill for the rivets underneath the car and punch for the rest. The ones underneath are harder to punch out.

fln8tive · #10 02-14-2006, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoXer

I used a drill for the rivets underneath the car and punch for the rest. The ones underneath are harder to punch out.

Punching and hammering on my X5...that's a concept...and Kaefer, you can turn off the snow machine anytime, we got enough of the cold stuff down here

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