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

Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front.





2. Remove the oil level indicator (1) from the oil level indicator tube (3).

3. Remove the oil level indicator tube to cylinder head retaining bolt (3).

Note:
Apply suitable upward pressure to remove the oil level indicator tube from the engine.

4. Remove the oil level indicator tube (2) from the engine.





Note:
The oil level indicator tube seal is a single use item.

5. Remove the O-ring (1) from the oil level indicator tube (2) and discard.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the O-ring (1) on the oil level indicator tube (2).





Note:
Apply suitable downward pressure to install the oil level indicator tube to the engine.

2. Install the oil level indicator tube (2) to the engine.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the oil level indicator tube to cylinder head retaining bolt (3) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

4. Install the oil level indicator (1) to the oil level indicator tube (2).





5. Install the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front.