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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Remove the retaining bolt for the coolant recovery reservoir and set the reservoir aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Coolant Recovery Reservoir Retaining Bolt & Reservoir
    G02078500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator from the tube.
  4. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt from the oil fill tube retaining bracket.
  5. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the lower tube.

    Important:  The O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.

  6. Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage.
  7. Remove the O-ring seal from the tube (if required).
  8. Remove the lower oil fill tube bolt from the engine block.
  9. Remove the lower oil fill tube.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt & Tube
    G02078501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.