The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

There are two types of three-way catalyst; Palette type and Monolith type.

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[ULEV]

Description and Operation

Description Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components. Modifications to the combustion chamber, ...

CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) System. Description and Operation

Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated ...

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Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS). Description and Operation
Description Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) is included inside Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor and detects the intake air temperature. To calculate precise air quantity, correction o ...

Brake Line. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the brake fiuid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap. 2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cyli ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Sunroof 2. Sunroof switch 3. Sunroof motor & controller ...