Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, 2010 Audi S5, 2009 Audi S5, and 2008 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Engine is secured to the Engine And Transmission Holder:VAS6095 . Refer to ENGINE, SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove The Cylinder Head.

Refer to LEFT CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING .
Refer to RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING .

-- Remove the oil pan upper section. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mark the installed position of the connecting rod bearing cap for the cylinder for installing later. Refer to Figure.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Remove the piston and connecting rod upward.

NOTE:

Warm the piston to approximately 60 °C (140 °F) if it is difficult to move the piston pin.

-- Remove the locking ring from the eye of the piston bolt.

-- Remove the piston pin using the :VW222A .