Ford Fiesta: Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures
			
			
			Inspection
 
 
 
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 NOTE: 
 Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
  Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, 
(3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or 
glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted 
connecting rod.
 
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 NOTE: 
 Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
  Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.
 
   Check
 NOTE: 
 Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
 
 
 
 
 
 Measure the piston diameter (at the measuring window) 90
 degrees from the piston pin and 10 mm (...
   
 
   Special Tool(s) /
 General Equipment
 
 Feeler Gauge
 
 
 Check
 NOTE: 
 Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
 
 
 
 
 
 NOTE: 
 Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...
   
 
   Other information:
   Removal
 
 
 
 
 NOTE: 
 Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.
 
 
 Remove the selector lever finish panel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Release the clips and remove the instrument panel lower trim panel...
   
   U2300:55, U2300:64
 
 
 
 Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 46 for schematic and connector information.
 
 
 NOTE: 
 
 DTC U2300:55 is set in every new RCM installed until configuration data
 is successfully received from the IPC . DO NOT install any new 
components for this DTC unless directed to do so in the pinpoint test...
   
 
		 
		
			
				
					
		
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Removal
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 
 
 
 Remove the floor console.
 Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the driver seat.
 Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
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