Outback F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2006)
Exhaust Temperature Sensor: Service and Repair
Exhaust Temperature Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the joint pipe.
3. Apply spray type lubricant or its equivalent to the threaded portion of exhaust temperature sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
4. Remove the exhaust temperature sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the exhaust temperature sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage exhaust pipe.
INSTALLATION
1. Before installing exhaust temperature sensor, apply anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of exhaust temperature sensor to make the
next removal easier.
CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to protector of exhaust temperature sensor.
Anti-seize compound: SS-30 JET LUBE
2. Install the exhaust temperature sensor.
NOTE: Align the harness (A) of exhaust temperature sensor to the marking (B) of joint pipe, and tighten the screws.
3. Install the joint pipe.
