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Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble - 1.4L LUH and LUJ

Special Tool

EN-49941 Remover / Installer Piston Retainer Ring

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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

1. Remove the piston rings. Use piston ring pliers (1)



2. The piston rings are ordered as followed:

•	Upper compression ring (1)

•	Lower compression ring (2)

•	Oil rings and oil ring spacer (3) and (4)

3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to a bench vice. Use aluminium braces




Warning: Observe extreme caution when removing circlips. Always wear adequate eye protection in order to avoid personal injury.

4. Apply the EN-49941 remover (1) in the notch (3) to the piston pin retainer (2) and remove it.



5. Remove the piston pin (2) and the connecting rod (3) from the piston (1).