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

Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the oil level indicator (418).
2. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side.
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (419).
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube (420) from the engine block.

Note: The O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.

5. Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage.
6. Remove the O-ring seal (421) from the tube, if required.

Installation Procedure




1. Lubricate the O-ring seal (421) with clean engine oil.
2. Install a NEW O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube, if required.
3. Install the oil level indicator tube (420) between the exhaust manifold and engine block.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
5. Insert the oil level indicator tube into the block. The tube must be installed with the collar flush to the block.
6. Lower the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (419).

Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

8. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side.
9. Install the oil level indicator (418).