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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Make sure the oil level indicator tube does not come in contact with spark plug wires. Route the spark plug wires around the oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 1: Oil Level Indicator Tube, Bracket & Nut
    GM470630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the NEW O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube.
  2. Install the oil level indicator tube into the oil pan.
  3. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket to the exhaust manifold stud.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket nut to the exhaust manifold stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil level indicator tube nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: Oil Level Indicator & Tube
    GM470627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the oil level indicator to the oil level indicator tube.