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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Caution: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.


    Object Number: 236178  Size: SH
  1. Disassemble the piston rings. Use a suitable tool in order to expand the rings. The piston rings must not be reused.

  2. Object Number: 236253  Size: SH
  3. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston snap rings.

  4. Object Number: 1641080  Size: SH
  5. Heat the piston to 80-90°C (176-194°F).

  6. Object Number: 1641083  Size: SH
  7. Lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
  8. After removing the piston snap rings, remove the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
  9. • The piston and pin are a matched set.
    • Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and bearings in correct order.