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

    Anti-seize compound: 

    NEVER-SEEZ NSN, JET LUBE SS-30 or the equivalent 

  2. Install the rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N-m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Oxygen And Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G05323544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the under cover.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the connector to rear oxygen sensor and mount the harness clips to the bracket for fastening.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Oxygen And Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G05323545Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 3: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery
    G04988132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.