Volkswagen ID.4: Pop rivet

Opening pop rivet

Important

• Collect any pop rivet residues. If residues fall into the cavities and cannot be removed any more, they must be embedded in cavity wax.

• Perform separating cuts first, as necessary.
• Drill out pop rivet, drilling diameter: 4.5 mm.
• Remove damaged part. Use a chisel for separating if necessary.

Inserting pop rivet

Important

• For all work, adjust the riveting tool to the respective material thickness. During embossing, the diameter increases to 4.8 mm. The embossing must face inwards on all parts.
• Embossing of extruded profiles is not possible. Countersink the new part with the extruded profile, remove the new part and drill out extruded profile to 4.8 mm

Various pop rivets are available

• Adapt new parts, position new part on body, and fix it in position.
• Drill new and old part or backing plate in one step, 2.5 mm.
• Remove new parts.
• Use the riveting tool to emboss the drilled holes in all parts.
• Applying adhesive
• Insert pop rivet and use the riveting tool to pull pin.

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