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Cleaning Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: DO NOT wire brush any part of the piston.
  1. Clean the piston skirts and the pins with a cleaning solvent.
  2. Clean the piston ring grooves with a groove cleaner. Ensure that the oil ring holes and slots are clean.
    WARNING: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
  3. Dry the piston with compressed air.