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Oil Pressure Switch: Installation

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  1. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch threads.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Liquid Gasket Applying Area
    G07665085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the oil pressure switch to the chain cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Oil Pressure Switch To Chain Cover
    G09476554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the terminal to the oil pressure switch.
    NOTE: The oil pressure switch harness must be tightened within the range of a 90° angle as shown below.

    Tightening torque: 

    1.5 N.m (0.2 kgf-m, 1.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Bolts Of Oil Pressure Switch Harness
    G09476557Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Attach the rubber cap.
    Fig 4: Locating Rubber Cap
    G09476552Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the battery ground terminal.