OEM 2005 Cadillac CTS Dipstick Tube

2005 Cadillac CTS Dipstick Tube Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Dipstick Tube and oil level indicator on 2005 Cadillac CTS?

  A: The oil level indicator replacement process requires that users disable ignition before pulling off the oil indicator from its tube. Start by removing the oil level indicator tube bolt followed by raising the vehicle. Start the replacement procedure by removing the Knock Sensor along with the heat shield clip from the oil level indicator tube. After that, lower the vehicle down. Take note of the small square heat shield position along with its orientation before pulling out the oil level indicator tube through the Exhaust Manifold. You should dispose of the seal when you simply need to replace the oil level indicator tube seal. The secondary heat shield must be installed on the oil level indicator tube according to the original positioning before oil level indicator installation is commenced. Locate the Knock Sensor into its original position followed by the clip installation to the oil level indicator tube according to the reference points you wrote down while removing these components. Then lower the vehicle.