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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALLUBRICATION SYSTEMENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM (H4DO)OIL PRESSURE SWITCHINSTALLATION

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Oil Pressure Switch: Installation

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Installation

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
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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
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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
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Attach the rubber cap.

Fig 4: Locating Rubber Cap
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Connect the battery ground terminal.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.