Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the pistons from the engine block (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).
Apply new engine oil to the piston pin snap rings (A) and turn them in the ring grooves until the end gaps are lined up with the cutouts in the piston pin bores (B).
NOTE: Take care not to damage the ring grooves.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pin Snap Rings
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Remove the snap rings (A) from both sides of each piston. Start at the cutout in the piston pin bore. Remove the snap rings carefully so they do not go flying or get lost. Wear eye protection.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Rings
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Separately heat each piston and connecting rod assembly to about 158°F (70°C), then remove the piston pin.

Fig 3: Heating Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
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