Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Removal

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Disconnect connectors from engine hanger and front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Hanger & Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Apply SUBARU CRC or its equivalent to threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
Remove front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage exhaust pipe.

Fig 3: Removing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
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