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Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Installation

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

    Anti-seize compound: 

    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 Threaded Portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor
    G03827732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Installing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
    G03827733Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Connect the connector to front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    NOTE: Hold the harness to bracket.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
    G03827734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G03827735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.