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Oil Level Switch: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  4. Drain the engine oil. Refer to , REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
  5. Disconnect the connector of oil level switch from the engine harness.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
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  6. Remove the clips which hold the front camshaft cap (LH) and cylinder head (LH).
    Fig 2: Locating Front Camshaft Cap Holding Clips
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    Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Head Holding Clips
    G06651568Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the oil level switch from the oil pan upper.
    Fig 4: Locating Oil Level Switch Mounting Screws
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  8. Remove the oil level switch.