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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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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Inhibiter Switch. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Set room side lever and T/M side lever to "N" position. 2. Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to &q ...

Canister. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A). 2. Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector (B) and the vapor tube qu ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Front deicer relay 2. Back up relay 3. IGN2 4. Rain sensor 5. Start #1 relay (H1) 6. HAC relay 7. Wiper relay 8. IGN1 9. Start #2 rela ...