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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1997 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.7L (LT1) 🢒 Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the oil level indicator from the tube.

    2. Object Number: 39901 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolt securing the oil level indicator tube bracket to the engine block.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator from the engine block.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 39901 Size: SH
  1. Clean the oil level indicator tube.
  2. Apply the sealant, GM P/N 12346004, or the equivalent, around the oil level indicator tube 12.7 mm (0.50 in) below the bead.
  3. Install the oil level indicator tube into the engine block and rotate into position.
  4. Install the bolt securing the oil level indicator tube bracket to the engine block.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  5. Install the oil level indicator.