Pistons, Removing and Installing: Removing
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- The engine is secured to the -VAS6095A-. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .
- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Remove the oil pan upper section. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Label the installation position and the piston allocation to the cylinder.
- Mark installation position and allocation of the connecting rod cylinder -item 4-. See Figure.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and remove the piston and connecting rod upward.
- Remove the circlip -2- from the piston pin eye.
- Remove the piston pin -3- using the -VW222A-.
TIP:
If difficult to move, heat the pistons to approximately 60 °C (140 °F).
- Remove the pistons -1- from the connecting rod -4-.