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Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing front oxygen (A/F) sensor, apply the anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor to make the next removal easier.

    Anti-seize compound: 

    1. SS-30 by JET LUBE 
    CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to protector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor. 
    Fig 1: Applying Anti-Seize Compound To Oxygen Sensor
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  2. Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 
    Fig 2: Installing Oxygen Sensor
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  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Connect the connector to front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and then connect the connector to engine hanger.
    Fig 3: Identifying Connector For Connecting To Engine Hanger
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  5. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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