Rivet Removal for Aluminum RB Install
 

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.

Thanks..should be a fun project.

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

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.

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

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

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

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:)