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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 equivalent 

  2. Install the rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G05954855Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to the rear oxygen sensor, and hold the rear oxygen sensor harness with clip (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Clip
    G05954854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.