Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Oil Level Indicator & Oil Level Indicator Tube

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Install the oil level indicator and oil level indicator tube.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the thermostat bypass pipe (3).

Fig 2: Thermostat Bypass Pipe & Components

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Install the thermostat bypass pipe (3) and hose clamp (5).
Install the thermostat bypass pipe to engine front cover bolt (4).
Tighten: Tighten the thermostat bypass pipe to engine front cover bolt to 11 N.m (98 lb in).
Install the thermostat bypass pipe (3) to throttle body hose clamps (1).
Install the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body nut (2).
Tighten: Tighten the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).