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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

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

    Anti-seize compound: NEVER-SEEZ NS-165 or the equivalent 

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

    Tightening torque: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 

    • LH side
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor (LH Side)
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    • RH side
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor (RH Side)
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  3. Hold the harness with clip.
  4. Connect the connector to rear oxygen sensor.
    • LH side
      Fig 3: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector (LH Side)
      G05018481
    • RH side
      Fig 4: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector (RH Side)
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  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 5: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery
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