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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Accelerator Position Sensor (APS). Specifications
Specification Accelerator Position Output Voltage (V) APS1 APS2 C.T 0.7 ~ 0.8 0.29 ~ 0.46 ...

Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT). Description and Operation
Description The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt hel ...

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 ...