Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

2004 Subaru Baja Base, StandardSECTION Installation
  1. Before installing rear oxygen sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor to make the next removal easier.
    CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to protector of rear oxygen sensor. 
    1. Anti-seize compound:  SS-30 by JET LUBE
  2. Install rear oxygen sensor.
    1. Tightening torque:  21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Oxygen Sensor
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  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Connect connector to rear oxygen sensor.
    Fig 2: Connecting Connector To Rear Oxygen Sensor
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  5. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 3: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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