Rear Oxygen Sensor: Installation

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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 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
Install the rear oxygen sensor.
Tightening torque: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor
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Connect the connector to the rear oxygen sensor, and hold the rear oxygen sensor harness with clip (A).

Fig 2: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Install the radiator main fan motor assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.
Connect the ground cable to battery.

Fig 3: Identifying Ground Cable And Battery
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