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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Oil Level Indicator Tube & Bolt
    GM647797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube.
  3. Install the oil level indicator tube behind the exhaust manifold.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  5. Install the oil level indicator tube into the block. The tube must be installed with the collar flush to the block.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Fig 2: Oil Level Indicator
    GM647796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the oil level indicator to the tube.