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92. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation



Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation





1. Install the oil level indicator tube and oil level indicator.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.
Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the thermostat bypass pipe.
4. Install the thermostat bypass pipe to engine front cover bolt.
Tighten the thermostat bypass pipe to engine front cover bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the throttle body studs.
6. Install the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body bolt and nuts.
Tighten the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body bolt and nuts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. Install the heated oxygen sensor connector to the thermostat bypass pipe.
8. Install the spark plug wire clip to the thermostat bypass pipe.
9. Install the spark plug wires onto the spark plugs.





10. Important: Passenger cars will have a 16 spin connector attached to the bypass pipe. Passenger vans will have the connector attached to the drive belt shield.

Position the 16 pin connector harness as shown in the graphic and secure the connector in its respective location.
11. Install the thermostat bypass pipe hose to pipe.