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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010OUTBACK SPORT F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSOXYGEN SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC
Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
4. Remove the clip fastening the harness and disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.
5. Lift up the vehicle.
6. Remove the under cover.
7. Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
8. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If lubricant is spilt onto the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely with cloth to avoid emission of 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.
3. Install the under cover.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector and fasten the harness with clips.
6. Connect the ground cable to battery.
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
4. Remove the clip fastening the harness and disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.
5. Lift up the vehicle.
6. Remove the under cover.
7. Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
8. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If lubricant is spilt onto the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely with cloth to avoid emission of 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.
3. Install the under cover.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector and fasten the harness with clips.
6. Connect the ground cable to battery.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.