OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi Blind Pop Rivet
N-911-603-01 is an original 6.4 x 10 mm blind rivet used at designated component mounting points. Confirmed applications include an assigned head/curtain airbag fastening position on selected Mk8 GTI profiles. This listing supplies one individual fastening rivet. Its setting mandrel allows the rivet to be installed from one side of the joint; pulling the mandrel forms the retaining end of the rivet at the specified component stack.
Technical details
- OEM number: N-911-603-01 / N91160301.
- Nominal rivet specification: 6.4 x 10 mm.
- Form: Blind/pop rivet with setting mandrel.
- Assigned application: Original component retention at the fastening point specified for this OEM number.
- Supply: One rivet. Retained components, brackets, trim, airbag assemblies and installation tools are separate.
- Service: A set rivet removed from the joint is replaced with new hardware.
Common reasons to replace
A replacement rivet is needed when the original riveted fastening point is opened during component service or when the fastener is missing, loose, damaged or incompletely set. Damage to the joint, corrosion at the mounting point or distortion of the retained component may also require repair and new hardware. Inspect the original holes and mounting surfaces before installing the replacement. A new rivet cannot restore the correct attachment if the hole has been enlarged, the mounting flange is cracked or a retained bracket has been distorted. Determine the cause of any loose component before installing new fastening hardware.
Installation and service notes
Identify the original component and fastening point by VIN and the parts diagram. Follow the vehicle repair procedure for removal, mounting preparation and rivet installation. For the head/curtain airbag attachment, follow the restraint-system service procedure and use the prescribed mounting hardware and installation method. Protect adjacent wiring, trim and components while removing the old rivet. Do not enlarge the original hole or substitute a screw or another rivet size without the specified repair instructions. Align and support the component, use the appropriate rivet-setting tool, and check that the rivet is fully seated and the attachment secure. Complete all checks prescribed for the serviced assembly.
Vehicle fitment
The profiles below confirm this rivet at the designated head/curtain airbag fastening position. Match the original mounting arrangement and OEM number. A vehicle can use several different rivets, and applications at other locations must be identified separately.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 2022 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | SE; Mk8; Match original head airbag mounting arrangement | Head/curtain airbag mounting rivet at assigned original fastening point; engine-compartment rivet application is separate and has a production-date restriction. |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2023 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | SE / 40th Anniversary Edition; Mk8; Match original head airbag mounting arrangement | Head/curtain airbag mounting rivet at assigned original fastening point; engine-compartment rivet application is separate and has a production-date restriction. |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2024 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | SE; Mk8; Match original head airbag mounting arrangement | Head/curtain airbag mounting rivet at assigned original fastening point; engine-compartment rivet application is separate and has a production-date restriction. |
Confirm N91160301, original rivet location and mounting arrangement by VIN before ordering.