Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
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  1. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body nut (2).
  2. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe to throttle body hose clamps (1).
  3. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe to engine front cover bolt (4).
  4. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe hose clamp (5) and hose from pipe.
  5. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe (3).
    Fig 1: Removing Thermostat Bypass Pipe
    G01500621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
  7. Remove the oil level indicator and oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Level Indicator And Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G01500622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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