Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The engine is secured to the engine and 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 pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mark the installation position and the connecting rod bearing cap allocation to the cylinder and connecting rod for installing again later. Refer to item ) OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD - Connecting Rod Bearing Cap.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Remove the piston with the connecting rod upward.

NOTE:

Warm the piston to approximately 60 °C (140 °F) if it is difficult to move the piston pin.

-- Remove the circlip from the piston pin eye.

-- Remove the piston pin using the :VW222A .