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Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the radiator sub fan and fan motor assembly. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor>REMOVAL .
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  5. Disconnect the connector on the front oxygen (A/F) sensor from the engine wiring harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor harness to the water pump cover.
    G12509022Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply spray-type lubricant (004301003) to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
  7. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    CAUTION: When removing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.
    G12509023Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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