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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing rear oxygen sensor, apply 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: 

    SS-30 JET LUBE 

  2. Install the rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor
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    • AT model
      Fig 2: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor (AT Model)
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    • MT model
      Fig 3: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor (MT Model)
      G03806391Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to the rear oxygen sensor.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Rear Oxygen Sensor
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  4. Connect the clip to the crossmember.
    Fig 5: Connecting Clip To Crossmember
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  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 6: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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