Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing
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- The engine is removed and secured to the engine/transmission holder. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO 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 .
-- Mark the installation position and allocation:
- Pistons to cylinder
- Connecting rod to cylinder, refer to -item 4- (OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD).
-- 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-.