Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2032

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.

3. Remove the oil pan drain plug (430).

4. Allow the oil pan to drain completely.

5. Re-install the oil pan drain plug until snug.

6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.

Fig. 8: View Of Electrical Connectors & Clips
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

7. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (4) from the oil level sensor.

Fig. 9: View Of Oil Level Sensor
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8. Remove the oil level sensor from the oil pan.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 10: View Of Oil Level Sensor
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1. Install the oil level sensor to the oil pan.

Tighten: Tighten the sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 11: View Of Electrical Connectors & Clips
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (4) to the oil level sensor.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado