Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi A7 Quattro and 2014 Audi A7 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Engine is secured to the Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095, refer to ENGINE, SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the cylinder head, refer to CYLINDER HEAD REMOVING, VEHICLES WITH A TURBOCHARGER .

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

-- Mark the installed position and to which connecting rod bearing cap and cylinder and the connecting rod it belongs for installing again 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 Pilot Drift VW 222A.