Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: If lubricant is split onto the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

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
Install the rear oxygen sensor.
Tightening torque:

21 A/m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the rear oxygen sensor connector and fasten the harness with clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Clips
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Connect the ground cable to battery.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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