11 25 671 Replacing piston rings on all pistons (M62): Removal

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Piston removed. See 11 25 530 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL PISTONS (M62) .

Remove piston rings with a piston-ring compressing pliers.

Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings

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NOTE: It might not be possible to find the identification on used piston rings.

Put aside piston rings in correct sequence and installation position.

New pistons may only be installed together with new piston rings.