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Oil Pressure Switch: Installation

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  1. Apply fluid packing to oil pressure switch threads.

    Fluid packing:  THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent

    Fig 1: Applying Fluid Packing
    G02869826Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the oil pressure switch onto engine block.

    Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

    Fig 2: Installing The Oil Pressure Switch
    G02869827Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the terminal of oil pressure switch.
    Fig 3: Connecting Terminal Of Oil Pressure Switch
    G02869828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the generator on bracket and temporarily tighten installing bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing The Generator On Bracket
    G02869829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the front side V-belt and adjust it. For non-turbo, refer to V-BELT . For turbo, refer to V-BELT .

  6. Install the V-belt cover.
    • Non-Turbo model
      Fig 5: Installing The V-Belt Cover (Non-Turbo Model)
      G02869830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 6: Installing The V-Belt Cover (Turbo Model)
      G02869831Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the connector and terminal to generator.
    • Non-Turbo model
      Fig 7: Connecting The Connector And Terminal To Generator (Non-Turbo Model)
      G02869832Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 8: Connecting The Connector And Terminal To Generator (Turbo Model)
      G02869833Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.