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Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: If the lubricant adheres to the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
  1. Before installing front oxygen (A/F) sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor to make the next removal easier.
    CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to the protector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

    Anti-seize compound: 

    NEVER-SEEZ NSN, JET LUBE SS-30 or equivalent 

  2. Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb) 

    • LH side
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (LH Side)
      G05018473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • RH side
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (RH Side)
      G05018474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    • LH side
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (LH Side)
      G05018471Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • RH side
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (RH Side)
      G05018472Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the ground cable to battery.