[ps2cho]

Rear regulator wire has snapped on our 2005 ML350...

I've never dealt with rivets so will need to get a tool - what size rivets does the 163 use and will any rivet gun work?
What's the general take on this?

Thanks!

 

[wallyo]

Same as airbag river order from dealer.

• Genuine:
  
• SKU:003-990-24-97
• Positions:Left Rear, Right Rear
• Other Names Pull Handle Rivet, Roof Panel Rivet, Guide Rail Rivet, Door Trim Panel Rivet, Window Regulator Rivet, Rear Header Rivet, Run Channel Rivet, Bracket Rivet, Frame Rivet, Slider Rivet, Roof Header Panel Clip, Blind Rivet, 003 990 24 97

 

[ps2cho]

Great thanks - would this rivet gun work?

Astro Pneumatic Tool 1423 1/4" Heavy Duty 13" Hand Riveter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039697ME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2TIiFbGHA41VY

 

[ps2cho]

Actually this one has a review that said he used it for a 2003 ML window regulator, so this should do the trick with your steel rivet part # above!
Many thanks guys!

Amazon.com: Dorman 743-100 Hand Rivet Gun: Automotive

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[wallyo]

Suggestion

If you can take some photos of the actual rivits and your work and add them here.

 

[ps2cho]

Suggestion

If you can take some photos of the actual rivits and your work and add them here.

Can do - probably a few weeks out to get the part and find time at the weekend...its 115F here in PHX right now, so unless I get out before the sun it cooks ya!

 

[wallyo]

Can do - probably a few weeks out to get the part and find time at the weekend...its 115F here in PHX right now, so unless I get out before the sun it cooks ya!

105 today in Boise I know the feeling.

 

[Merzatt]

Great thanks - would this rivet gun work?

Astro Pneumatic Tool 1423 1/4" Heavy Duty 13" Hand Riveter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039697ME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2TIiFbGHA41VY

Yes, it should work. Mine is very similar to that one and replaced two regulators so far.
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