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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. This facilitates the next removal.

    Anti-seize compound 

    NEVER-SEEZ NSN, JET LUBE SS-30 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) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G04998403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • AT model
      Fig 2: [AT Model]
      G04998405Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 3: [MT Model]
      G04998406Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the rear oxygen sensor connector.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G04998401Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the clip to the crossmember.
    Fig 5: Identifying Crossmember Clip
    G04998402Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G04988132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.