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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Hazard warning flasher
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Cowl Top Cover. Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the covers and remove the nuts, then remove the wiper arm (A). 2. Detach the clips, then remove the cowl top ...

Parking Brake Assembly. Components and Components Location
Components (1) 1. Parking brake pedal 2. Parking brake cable 3. Equalizer assembly 4. Parking brake lever assembly Components (2) 1 ...