11 25 530 Removing and installing/replacing all pistons (M62): Removal

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Engine Removed

Removal of pistons is described separately from installation. The assembly sequence for removal and installation is different.

Remove both cylinder heads.
These tasks are described in the work step Removing and installing right/left cylinder head, refer to 11 12 105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT CYLINDER HEAD (M62) and 11 12 106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD (M62 VANOS FROM 9/98) .
Remove upper oil sump section,
refer to 11 13 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF OIL SUMP (M62) .
Remove oil pump. See OIL PUMP WITH FILTER .

IMPORTANT: Re-install piston, conrod and bearing shells back in the same position and in the same installation location.
Conrod and conrod bearing cover are designated with same pair number: do not interchange/confuse.

IMPORTANT: When removing and installing pistons, there is a risk of the spray nozzles being damaged.
Unfasten screw and remove spray nozzle.

Fig 1: Removing Spray Nozzle

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Unscrew conrod bearing cover.

Fig 2: Unscrewing Conrod Bearing Cover

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Insert special tool 11 2 470 in conrod.

Remove conrod with piston from cylinder head side.

Fig 3: Removing Conrod

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Lift out retaining ring and press out piston pin.

Fig 4: Removing Piston Pin Retaining Ring

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