Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Upper Insulator

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Remove the left exhaust manifold upper insulator from the oil level indicator tube.

Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

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Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 3: View Of Exhaust Manifold Lower Insulator

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Remove the left exhaust manifold lower insulator from the oil level indicator tube.

Fig 4: View of Oil Level Stick and Bracket Bolt

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Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket bolt.
Remove the oil level indicator and tube by sliding the tube out from the lower crankcase hole.

Fig 5: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube O-Ring

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Remove and discard the O-ring from the oil level indicator tube if damaged.