Piston ring replacement EJ-VE engine

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Is it possible to replace the piston rings in my 1999 Sirion with EJ-VE engine from below ie only removing the sump?

replacing rings

Sorry mate , but the head has to come off and be done from upstairs

For info, my Sirion was

For info, my Sirion was burning oil quite badly and showing all the signs of oil ring issues. A change of oil seems to have done it the world of good. Wasn't that long since the previous one, but I've no idea what oil the last person used. A good quality 5w30 is now in. Oil consumption has dropped dramatically.

1998 Sirion+
1986 Citroen 2CV