Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: If lubricant is spilt over the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

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
Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
Tightening torque:

21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
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Lift up the vehicle.
Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector, and secure the front oxygen (A/F) sensor harness by using the clip.

Fig 2: Connecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector
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Install the under cover. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the radiator sub fan and fan motor assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 3: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal

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