Removal Procedure
- Remove the oil level indicator from the oil level indicator tube.
- Remove the mounting nut from the oil
level indicator tube.
- Remove the upper oil level indicator tube from the lower oil level
indicator tube.
- Remove the seal from the upper oil level indicator tube.
- Remove the lower oil level indicator tube from the engine oil
pan.
- Remove the O-ring from the oil level
indicator tube.
Installation Procedure
Important: Always replace the existing O-ring when installing the oil level indicator
tube.
- Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the end of the oil
level indicator tube.
- Install the O-ring on the oil level indicator
tube.
- Install the lower oil level indicator
tube to the engine oil pan.
- Install the upper oil level indicator tube into the lower oil
level indicator tube.
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.
- Install the retaining nut to the oil
level indicator tube.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 23 N·m (17 lb in).
- Install the oil level indicator into the oil level indicator tube.