Removal And Installation: Pistons: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Secure the engine to the Engine and Transmission Holder VAS6095, refer to ENGINE, SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the cylinder head, refer to CYLINDER HEAD .

-- Remove the oil pan upper section, refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION .

-- Mark the installed position and cylinder allocation.

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

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

NOTE:

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

-- Remove the locking ring from the eye of the piston bolt.

-- Remove the piston pin using the Pilot Drift VW 222A.