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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing rear oxygen sensor, apply the anti-seize compound only to the 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: 

    1. SS-30 by JET LUBE 
    Fig 1: Applying Anti Seize Compound Protector Or Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G02945297Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G02945298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to the rear oxygen sensor.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G02945299Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G02945300Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.