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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Install a NEW O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube, if required.
  3. Install the oil level indicator tube between the exhaust manifold and engine block.
  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 bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Procedure Oil Level Indicator Tube & Bolt
    G02116402Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the oil level indicator.
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Level Indicator
    G02116403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.