Removal and Installation: Removal
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- Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to Removal and Installation - Cowl Top Extension .
- Clean the area around the engine oil dipstick tube before removing to reduce the possibility of debris entering the lubrication system.WARNING: When using high-pressure water or steam cleaning equipment, to avoid the risk of personal injury from flying debris and hot steam:
- Wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing including gloves and a face shield.
- Remove the engine oil dipstick (1) from the engine oil dipstick tube (2).
- Remove the engine oil dipstick tube bolts (A) and (B) and remove the engine oil dipstick tube (1) from the cylinder block.CAUTION: Do not reuse the O-ring.NOTE:
- Make sure the rubber O-ring (2) was removed from the cylinder block (C) with the engine oil dipstick tube.
- Access to the bolt (B) in the cylinder block (C) may be difficult and is often overlooked. Make certain to remove this bolt to avoid damaging the engine oil dipstick tube.