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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Piston Rings: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove piston and connecting rod. (Refer to REMOVAL  )
  2. Remove No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings from piston using a ring expander tool (Figure ).
  3. Remove upper oil ring side rail (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Piston Ring Locations
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  4. Remove lower oil ring side rail (Fig 1 ).
  5. Remove oil ring expander (Fig 1 ).
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