Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Installation
CAUTION: If lubricant is spilt over the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.
  1. 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 

  2. Install the rear oxygen sensor.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor
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  3. Install the front mat guard RH.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Mat Guard Bolts (RH)
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  4. Connect the rear oxygen sensor connector.
    NOTE: Be careful not to allow the rear oxygen sensor harness to interfere with the sensor unit and the front oxygen (A/F) sensor harness.
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