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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 JET LUBE 

    CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to protector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
  2. Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
    G03829330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the service hole cover.
    Fig 2: Installing Service Hole Cover
    G03829331Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the front right side wheel.
  6. Connect the engine harness to the bracket using clips.
  7. Connect the connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector Of Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
    G03829332Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
Fig 4: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
G03829333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.