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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the oil level indicator.
  2. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
    1. Remove the stud.
    2. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G01592913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Inspect the O-ring seal at the end of the oil level indicator tube and install a new O-ring seal if necessary.
    Fig 2: Inspecting O-Ring Seal At End Of Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G01592914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.