BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Repair solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut
Protective measures!
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
IMPORTANT:
To prevent the material from tapering, do not drill out the rivet head.
1. Carefully spot-drill rivet head with a larger drill bit/countersink
IMPORTANT: Avoid paint damage
2. Knock rivet head away ...