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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing rear oxygen (A/F) sensor, apply the anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of rear oxygen (A/F) sensor. This facilitates the next removal.
    CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to the protector of rear oxygen sensor.

    Anti-seize compound: 

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

  2. Install the rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G05017836Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to rear oxygen sensor.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 2: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.