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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

Before installing rear oxygen (A/F) sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of rear 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 rear oxygen sensor.
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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Connect the connector to rear oxygen sensor.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 2: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery

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