Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

• 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 -item  ) 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.

Fig 1: Locating Components of Piston

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-- 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-.