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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 Allure 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 370840 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil level indicator.
  2. Loosen the nut holding the oil level indicator tube bracket to the exhaust manifold stud.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Pull upward.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 370840 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil indicator tube to the engine. Ensure that the O-ring is in place. Ensure that the oil level indicator tube is fully seated in the engine.
  2. Slide the oil indicator tube bracket onto the exhaust manifold stud.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket nut on the exhaust manifold stud.

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

  4. Install the oil level indicator.