Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Secure the engine 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 cylinder allocation for the piston.

-- Mark installation position and connecting rod cylinder -item 11-.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and remove the piston and connecting rod upward.

NOTE:

If difficult to move, heat the pistons to approximately 60 °C (140 °F)

-- Remove the circlip from the piston pin eye.

-- Remove the piston pin using the :VW222A .