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Oil Level Switch: Installation

  1. Route the oil level switch harness as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Switch Harness
    G07912948Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Attach the oil level switch to the oil pan upper.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply engine oil to O-ring.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Oil Level Switch Mounting Screws
    G06651569Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Attach the clips which hold the front camshaft cap (LH) and cylinder head (LH).
    Fig 3: Locating Front Camshaft Cap Holding Clips
    G06651567Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Locating Cylinder Head Holding Clips
    G06651568Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector of the oil level switch to the engine harness.
    Fig 5: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
    G06651566Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Refill the engine oil. Refer to , REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
  8. Check the engine oil level. Refer to , INSPECTION , Engine Oil.