Rx1 heat shield rivet replacement help, no room for rivet gun

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I need to replace the two heat shields that "sandwich" the exhaust manifolds just off the engine. I bought replacements and need to somehow remove and replace those 5 rivets in lower shield. (PIC POSTED) There isn't room with the rivet gun I have as the engine is above rivets. Any advice from someone successful. View attachment 175025
 
I need to replace the two heat shields that "sandwich" the exhaust manifolds just off the engine. I bought replacements and need to somehow remove and replace those 5 rivets in lower shield. (PIC POSTED) There isn't room with the rivet gun I have as the engine is above rivets. Any advice from someone successful. View attachment 175025
Your pics may be too large as I cannot view them,which shields are you trying to replace
 

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#9 in diagram is the forward most shield and is riveted from top. Three rivets are just below head of motor where exhaust manifold attack
 

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The ears of top and bottom shields where bolted together to form a sandwich around exhaust manifolds are broke from both sides. The bottom shield #9 is the culprit and is riveted to bottom tunnel.
 
The ears of top and bottom shields where bolted together to form a sandwich around exhaust manifolds are broke from both sides. The bottom shield #9 is the culprit and is riveted to bottom tunnel.
If you dont have an adjustable head hand riveter( I believe mine is a stanley brand) theres no issue with using stainless steel button head Allen bolts & locknuts, alot of these pieces are assembled at the factory before the engine is installed
 


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