Body Panel System - Full Frame and Body Mounting: Removal & Installation Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty

Rivet Removal

Note. Rivets that are removed will be replaced with the next larger size bolts.

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1. Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole through the rivet.
2. Drill an 11/32-inch hole through the rivet (3/8-inch and 10-mm rivets), or drill a 3/8-inch hole through the center of 7/16-inch rivets.
3. Remove the rivet head.
4. Drive out the rivet with a punch.
5. Remove the support.

Rivet Replacement

Note. Rivets that are removed will be replaced with the next larger size bolts.

1. Drill a bolt hole in the support and the frame. Line drill a hole the size of the bolt through the old rivet hole (i.e., for 7/16-inch diameter rivets, use a 1/2-inch drill, 3/8-inch or 10-mm rivets use a 7/16-inch drill). Position the support. Insert the bolts, nuts and washers (Property Class 9.8 metric [Grade 8]) in the drilled holes (at least two threads on the bolt must protrude through the components). Tighten the bolts.

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1. If a hole must be drilled in the frame, make sure the hole meets the following requirements: The hole is at least the specified distance from bend radius. The edge of the drilled hole is at least the specified distance from the edge of the nearest hole. The edge of the drilled hole is at least the specified distance from the edge of the flange. The drilled hole is at least the specified distance from any other existing bracket or component of the frame.