Removing Pistons
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Porsche Panamera, 2019 Porsche Panamera, 2018 Porsche Panamera, and 2017 Porsche Panamera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Mark the allocation of the pistons to the cylinder for re-installation using paint.
Do not mark pistons using a mechanical tool!
- Remove piston -3-
.
- 2.1 Use > T40263 - wrench, 21 mm
and > T40314 - adapter
to turn the crankshaft as far as required until the relevant piston -3-
is accessible.
Be careful of the timing chain.
- 2.2 Unscrew connecting-rod bearing cap screws -1- and remove connecting-rod bearing cap -2- .
- 2.3 Lift piston -3- up out of the cylinder bore and remove it.
- 2.4 Fit connecting-rod bearing cap -2- back on the related connecting rod to prevent it from getting mixed up.
Piston and connecting rod on crankshaft
- 2.1 Use > T40263 - wrench, 21 mm
and > T40314 - adapter
to turn the crankshaft as far as required until the relevant piston -3-
is accessible.