GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
🢒
2009
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Express - AWD
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Engine
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Engine Electrical
🢒 Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
.
Remove the oil level indicator.
Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
.
Remove the oil level indicator tube (1) from the air conditioning line retainer clip (2).
Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (1) from the oil indicator tube bracket (2).
Remove the upper half of the oil indicator tube from the lower half of the oil indicator tube.
Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side
.
Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
Remove the oil level indicator tube using a twisting motion.
Clean the old sealer from the indicator tube and engine block.
Installation Procedure
Apply sealant around the indicator tube 13 mm (0.5 in) below the tube bead. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
for the correct part number.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the indicator tube. Rotate the oil level indicator tube into position.
Install the indicator tube bolt (1) and tighten to
12 N·m (106 lb in)
.
Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side
.
Install the upper half of the oil indicator tube into the lower half of the oil indicator tube.
Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (1) to the oil indicator tube bracket (2).
Install the oil level indicator tube (1) to the air conditioning line retainer clip (2).
Install the oil level indicator.
Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
.
Install the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
.