SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
3. Disconnect connecting rod from piston.
a. Using a small screwdriver, remove the snap rings from the piston.
b. Using a plastic-faced hammer and service tool, support the piston and lightly tap out the piston pin.
c. Remove the connecting rod.
CAUTION: Carefully remove any burrs in the piston bore, next to the snap ring groove, using an X-ACTO knife. This will prevent piston pin
scoring during removal.
NOTE: The piston and pin are a matched set. Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods, and bearings in correct order.
