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

Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the cylinder number 2 spark plug and wire. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the oil level indicator from the tube.
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the engine block.
Note: The O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.

5. Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage.
6. Remove the O-ring seal from the tube, if required.

Installation Procedure




1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install the O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube.
3. Install the oil level indicator tube behind the exhaust manifold.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Install the oil level indicator tube into the block. Install the tube with the collar flush to the block.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

8. Install the oil level indicator to the tube.
9. Install the cylinder number 2 spark plug and wire. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (Service and Repair).