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Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube: Service and Repair

Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the right exhaust manifold.




3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the engine using a twisting motion.
5. Clean the old sealer from the oil level indicator tube and the engine block.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply RTV sealer to the area where the oil level indicator fits into the engine block.




2. Install the oil level indicator tube to the engine.
3. Align the tube bracket.




4. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.
Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
5. Install the right exhaust manifold.




6. Install the oil level indicator