Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold - LH .
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the O-ring seal and discard.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new O-ring seal and engine mating surface with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Failure to lubricate the O-ring seal and the oil level indicator tube-to-engine block mating surface with clean engine oil can result in engine oil leaks.
NOTE:
Make sure the O-ring seal remains in position and does not roll up the indicator tube during installation.