41 00... Replace bolts

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 41 00... Replace bolts
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NOTE: On BMW and MINI bodies, various welded and pushed in bolts are being used.
Available repair options will be described below.

Single ball/double ball (version 1): 

Grind off any residues of the single ball (1), if applicable.

Drill hole with diameter 7 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Single/Double Ball (Version 1)
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Set blind rivet nut (1).

Screw in single ball with thread until a height of 5 mm (double ball 10 mm) is reached.

Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivet Nut
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Single ball/double ball (version 2): 

Grind off any residues of the single ball (1), if applicable.

Clean area with solvent cleaner R1.

Fig 3: Identifying Single/Double Ball (Version 2)
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Clean bonding surface of repair element single ball (1) with solvent cleaner R1.

Bond repair element to same position using adhesive K5.

Fig 4: Identifying Repair Element Single Ball Surface
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Coarse threaded bolt (version 1): 

Grind off any residues of the coarse threaded bolt (1), if applicable.

Fig 5: Identifying Threaded Bolt (Version 1)
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Spot weld coarse threaded bolt to same position.

Fig 6: Identifying Spot Weld Coarse Threaded Bolt
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Coarse threaded bolt (version 2): 

Grind off any residues of the coarse threaded bolt (1), if applicable.

Drill hole with diameter 7 mm.

Set blind rivet coarse threaded bolt using riveting pliers.

Fig 7: Identifying Threaded Bolt (Version 2)
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RENDER: 1.0x

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