For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

2. Disconnect the battery.

• | Detach the negative connection from the negative terminal.

• | Loosen the nut.

3. Remove the oil level indicator guide tube (2).

• | Remove the bolt (1).

• | Remove the oil level indicator.

4. Raise the vehicle by its full height.

Important: If the engine oil level is at maximum, some oil may emerge when drawing out the oil level indicator guide tube

5. Place a drain pan underneath.
6. Remove the oil level indicator guide tube.

### Installation Procedure

1. Insert the oil level indicator guide tube.

Use a NEW gasket.

2. Lower the vehicle by its full height.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the oil level indicator guide tube.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

Insert the oil level indicator.

4. Connect the battery.

Attach the negative connection to the negative terminal.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

5. Fill up the engine oil.
6. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References .
7. Close the hood.