Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The engine is secured to the :VAS6095A . 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 .

-- Label the installation position and the piston allocation to the cylinder.

-- Mark installation position and allocation of the connecting rod cylinder -item 4.

-- 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-.