Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: If lubricant is spilt over 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:

30 N.m (3.1 kg-fm, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor
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Connect the rear oxygen sensor connector to the engine harness.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Install the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.