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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Immobilizer Control Unit. Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Crash ...

Parking Brake Assembly. Repair procedures
Removal Parking Brake Pedal [Foot type] 1. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to the Body group-crash pad) 2. Remove the junctio ...

Electrical System
1. Be sure to disconnect the battery cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery. 2. Never pull on the wires when disconnecting c ...