Engine Lubrication System (Except Wrx): Removal & Installation Subaru XV GP

REPLACEMENT

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1. Open the oil filler cap for quick draining of engine oil.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Drain engine oil by loosening the drain plug. NOTE: Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
4. After draining the engine oil, tighten the engine oil drain plug. NOTE: Use a new drain plug gasket. Tightening torque: 41.7 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 30.8. ft-lb)
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Select engine oil of adequate quality and viscosity and fill it through the oil filler duct to the "F" line on the oil level gauge. Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface when checking oil level. Recommended oil: Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for recommended oil. < Ref. to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-560354-S28004914122013061300000) , General Description. > Engine oil capacity: Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for engine oil capacity. < Ref. to «SPECIFICATION»(ref-560354-S28004914122013061300000) , General Description. >
7. Close the oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine to circulate the oil in engine.
9. After stopping the engine, recheck the oil level. If necessary, add engine oil up to the "F" line on oil level gauge.

REMOVAL

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the rubber cap.
3. Disconnect the terminal from oil pressure switch.
4. Remove the oil pressure switch. CAUTION: Catch the engine oil using cloth to prevent it from splashing.

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1. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch threads. Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent
2. Install the oil pressure switch to cylinder block. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
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)
4. Attach the rubber cap.
5. Connect the battery ground terminal.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Use new O-rings. Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.

Tightening torque

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

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1. CVT model

Note. Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely installed.

Tightening torque

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

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1. MT model

Tightening torque

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Tightening torque

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)