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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

Before installing rear oxygen sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor to make the next removal easier.
Anti-seize compound:

SS-30 JET LUBE

CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to the protector of rear oxygen sensor.
Install the rear oxygen sensor.
Tightening torque:

21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)
- LH side
  
  Fig 1: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor (LH)
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- RH side
Fig 2: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor (RH)
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Hold the harness with clip.
Connect the connector to rear oxygen sensor.
- LH side
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Rear Oxygen Sensor
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- RH side
Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Rear Oxygen Sensor
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 5: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery

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