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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing rear oxygen sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor to make the next removal easier.
    CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to protector of rear oxygen sensor.

    Anti-seize compound:  SS-30 by JET LUBE

    Fig 1: Applying Anti-Seize Compound To Threaded Portion Of Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G02861923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque:  21 N-m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)

    Fig 2: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G02861924Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect connector to rear oxygen sensor.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G02861925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02861926Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.