Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
2. Remove the oil level indicator.
3. Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube (1) from the air conditioning line retainer clip (2).
5. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (1) from the oil indicator tube bracket (2).
6. Remove the upper half of the oil indicator tube from the lower half of the oil indicator tube.
7. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (4.3L) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (6.6L) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side) .
8. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
9. Remove the oil level indicator tube using a twisting motion.
10. Clean the old sealer from the indicator tube and engine block.
Installation Procedure
1. Apply sealant around the indicator tube 13 mm (0.5 in) below the tube bead. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (Specifications) for the correct part number.
2. Install the indicator tube. Rotate the oil level indicator tube into position.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
3. Install the indicator tube bolt (1).
Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
4. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (4.3L) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (6.6L) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side) .
5. Install the upper half of the oil indicator tube into the lower half of the oil indicator tube.
6. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (1) to the oil indicator tube bracket (2).
7. Install the oil level indicator tube (1) to the air conditioning line retainer clip (2).
8. Install the oil level indicator.
9. Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .