Removal And Installation: Pistons: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .

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

-- Remove the oil pump, refer to OIL PUMP .

-- Mark the installed position and to which connecting rod bearing cap and cylinder and the connecting rod it belongs for installing again later -item 2-.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Remove the piston and connecting rod upward.

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

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

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