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Oil Pressure Switch: Installation

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  1. Apply seal material to the bolt threads of oil pressure switch, and install the oil pressure switch.
    NOTE:

    Before applying the seal material, degrease the oil pressure switch and the thread portions of the chain cover. 

    Seal material: 

    THREE BOND 1324 (part No. 004403042) or equivalent

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    G14601506Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the terminal, and attach the rubber cap.
    NOTE:

    Fix the terminal within the range of 90° as shown in the figure. 

    G14601508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    1.5 N.m (0.2 kgf-m, 1.1 ft-lb)

    G14601505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Check the engine oil level and replenish the engine oil if necessary. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DOTC)>ENGINE OIL>INSPECTION .