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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 CTS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.7L 🢒 Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1392837 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator.

    3. Object Number: 1392838 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
  4. Remove the oil level indicator tube.

    5. Important: Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage. The O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.

  5. Remove the O-ring from the oil level indicator tube, if required.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1392838 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the oil level indicator tube into position.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Insert the oil level indicator tube into the engine block until the collar is flush with the block.
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1392837 Size: SH
  7. Install the oil level indicator.
  8. Check the oil level and add if necessary.
  9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .