Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube: Service and Repair

Oil Level Indicator and Tube

Material:

Removal
1. Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the nut, the bolt and the oil level indicator and tube.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.
4. Inspect the oil level indicator tube for damage.

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using a new O-ring seal, position the oil level indicator and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2. Install the front oil level indicator and tube support bracket nut.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the LH exhaust manifold.
4. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.