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



Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design))Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design)).
2. Remove the oil level indicator.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
4. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).




5. Remove the knock sensor electrical connector lead (1) from the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
8. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
9. Remove the oil level indicator tube O-ring seals, if necessary.



Installation Procedure





1. Install NEW oil level indicator tube O-ring seals, if necessary.
2. Install the oil level indicator tube.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Raise and support the vehicle.




5. Install the knock sensor electrical connector lead (1) to the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
6. Install the engine wiring harness clip (1) to the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
7. Lower the vehicle.




8. Install the engine wiring harness clip (1) to the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
9. Install the oil level indicator.
10. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design))Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design)).