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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 677829  Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil level indicator.
  2. Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket nut.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket from the exhaust manifold stud.
  4. Remove the O-ring seal from the oil level indicator tube.

Installation Procedure

Note: Make sure the oil level indicator tube does not come in contact with the spark plug wires. Route the spark plug wires around the oil level indicator tube.


    Object Number: 677829  Size: SH
  1. Install a new O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube.
  2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil level indicator tube O-ring.
  3. Install the oil level indicator tube into the oil pan.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket to the exhaust manifold stud.
  6. Install the oil level indicator tube nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil level indicator tube nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  8. Install the oil level indicator.