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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Windshield Deicer Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection 1. The windshield deicer switch inputs can be checked using the GDS. 2. To check the input value of windshield deicer switch, select ...

Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS). Specifications
Specification Temperature Resistance (kΩ) °C °F -40 -40 40.93 ~ 48.35 -20 ...

Valve Body. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.) 2. Remove the under cover (A). ...