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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: If the lubricant adheres to the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting 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 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)
- LH side
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor (LH Side)
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- RH side
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor (RH Side)
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Hold the harness with clip.
Connect the connector to rear oxygen sensor.
- LH side
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor (LH Side)
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- RH side
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor (RH Side)
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the ground cable to battery.