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

Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the oil level indicator.
3. Loosen the oil level indicator tube nut.
4. Pull upward and remove the oil level indicator tube.

Installation Procedure




1. Ensure that the lower O-ring seal is in place and lubricate the seal with clean engine oil.
2. Position the indicator tube bracket behind the tube nut and insert the indicator tube into the engine block hole.
3. Push down on the indicator tube ensuring that the tube is fully seated.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Tighten the oil level indicator tube nut.

Tighten the nut to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).