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Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing front oxygen (A/F) sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to 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.
  2. Install front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    1. Tightening torque:  21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 2: Installing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (2 Of 2)
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  3. Secure harness to clip (A).
    • LH side
      Fig 3: Securing Harness To Clip (LH)
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    • RH side
      Fig 4: Securing Harness To Clip (RH)
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  4. Install under cover.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector Of Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
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  7. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 6: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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