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7-16 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Pressure Switch
Oil Pressure Switch Removal
• Drain  the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change in the Peri-
  odic Maintenance chapter).
• Remove    the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
  in the Frame chapter).
• Slide the switch cover [A].
• Remove:
    Switch Terminal Bolt [B]
     Oil Pressure Switch [C]

Oil Pressure Switch Installation
• Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt
  that may be on the liquid gasket coating area. Dry them
    with a clean cloth.
•   Apply liquid gasket to the threads of the oil pressure
    switch and tighten it.
    Sealant - Liquid Gasket, TB1211: 56019-120
    Torque - Oil Pressure Switch: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb)
• Install the switch lead (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing
  section in the Appendix chapter).
• Tighten:
    Torque - Oil Pressure Switch Terminal Bolt: 2.0 N·m (0.20
                kgf·m, 18 in·lb)
• Apply grease to the terminal.
                               NOTE
    ○Apply a small amount grease to the terminal so that
      grease should not close two breather holes [A] for
      switch diaphragm.

• Install the switch cover.
• Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).