Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 324)

13-18 HULL/ENGINE HOOD
Rubber Parts
Rivet Removal
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Drill out the rivet with a drill bit [A] of the correct size.
Rivet Removal Drill Bit Size
5.0 mm (0.2 in.)
NOTE
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Stop drilling when the rivet head [B] starts to turn with
drill bit.
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Tap the rivet out with a suitable punch and hammer.
Rivet Installation
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Secure the parts to the hull with the rivets using a riveter
[A].
Front Bumper Removal
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Take out the plugs [A].
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Take out the mounting screw [B] and nuts [C].
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Drill out the rivets [D] (see Rivet Removal).
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Remove the front bumper [E].
Front Bumper Installation
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Secure the front bumper to the hull flange with the rivets
(see Rivet Installation).
Rear Bumper Removal
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Remove the corner bumpers [A] and trim strip [B].
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Take out the plugs [C].
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Drill out the rivets [D] (see Rivet Removal).
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Remove the rear bumper [E].
Rear Bumper Installation
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Secure the bumpers to the hull flange with the rivets (see
Rivet Installation).