GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.1L 🢒 Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Drain the oil from the oil pan.

    3. Object Number: 734310 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil level sensor.
  4. Remove the retainer bolt from the oil pan.

    5. Object Number: 888259 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil level sensor from the oil pan.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 888259 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil level sensor to the oil pan with the retainer bolt.

    2. Object Number: 734310 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  2. Connect the electrical connector to the oil level sensor.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Add oil to the proper level.