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Oil Pressure Switch: Installation

  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)

  2. Connect the terminal, and attach the rubber cap.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    NOTE: Fix the terminal within the range of 90° as shown in the figure.
    G13868376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Check the engine oil level and replenish the engine oil if necessary. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>INSPECTION .
  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .