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Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

  1. Before installing rear oxygen sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor to make the next removal easier.

    Anti-seize compound: 

    SS-30 JET LUBE 

    CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to the protector of rear oxygen sensor.
  2. Install the rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G03828793Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to rear oxygen sensor.
    Fig 2: Connecting Connector To Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G03828794Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
Fig 3: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
G03828795Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.