Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Secure the engine to the : VAS6095A . Refer to ENGINE, SECURING ON 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 ) OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD - List Item: Connecting Rod.
-- 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 .