Oil Pressure Switch: Installation

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Installation
  1. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch threads.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent 

    Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Apply Area On Oil Pressure Switch Threads
    G07665085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the oil pressure switch to the chain cover, and connect the connector to the oil pressure switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  3. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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