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Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing front oxygen (A/F) sensor, apply the anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) 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 front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
  2. Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
    G04998396Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the service hole cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole Cover
    G04998395Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the front right side wheel.

    Tightening torque: 

    100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb) 

  6. Connect the engine harness to the bracket (B) using the clip (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Harness Clip And Bracket
    G04998394Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/ F) Sensor
    G05333610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G04988132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.