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

Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the front compartment sight shield as necessary.
3. Remove the oil level indicator from the oil level indicator tube.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Remove the knock sensor.
7. Remove the heat shield clip from the oil level indicator tube.
8. Lower the vehicle.

Important: Note the location and orientation of the secondary (small square) heat shield.

9. Remove the oil level indicator tube up through the exhaust manifold.
10. If you are replacing only the oil level indicator tube seal, remove and discard the old seal.

Installation Procedure





Important: Ensure that the secondary (small square) heat shield is properly installed to the oil level indicator tube as noted during removal.

1. Install the oil level indicator and tube.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Install the knock sensor.
4. Install the heat shield clip to the oil level indicator tube as noted during removal.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the front compartment sight shield as necessary.