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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 330580 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil level indicator.
  2. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side.

    3. Object Number: 172977 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
  4. Remove the oil level indicator tube using a twisting motion.
  5. Clean the old sealer from the indicator tube and engine block.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 188009 Size: SH
  1. 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.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the indicator tube. Rotate the oil level indicator tube into position.
  3. Install the indicator tube bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 330580 Size: SH
  4. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side.
  5. Install the oil level indicator.