Purpose, Function
Purifies contaminants in the exhaust gas by utilizing the chemical reactions of the three-way catalytic converter.
A WU-TWC and a TWC have been adopted.
The three-way catalyst is integrated with the exhaust manifold.
Because the catalyst receives the high temperature exhaust gas just after the gas is exhausted, it activates quickly and achieves an improved purification performance.
A single-nano catalyst has been adopted in which the purification performance can be maintained using less precious metal materials than conventional catalysts.
Construction
WU-TWC
The WU-TWC is installed to the rear of the engine.

The WU-TWC is integrated with the exhaust manifold.
TWC
The TWC is installed to the rear of the WU-TWC.
2WD

AWD

A single-nano catalyst has been adopted for the under-floor three-way catalyst. With a conventional three-way catalyst, the precious metals move and agglutinate to each other by the heat of the exhaust gas because they are structured such that they adhere on catalyst material. Therefore, it was necessary to use a large amount of precious metal because it is estimated that the purification performance lowers due to the decrease in the surface area of the precious metals. The single-nano catalyst is structured such that it embeds small precious metal particles into the catalyst material. Because the precious metal particles do not agglutinate on the surface of the three-way catalyst, it can maintain superior purification performance using less precious metal than the conventional system.

Operation
Contaminants in the exhaust gas (HC, CO, NOx) are purified by oxidization and deoxidization while they are passing through the catalytic converter.
Oxidization process
Noxious hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) are bound with oxygen and converted to non-noxious carbon dioxide and water.
O2+HC+CO>CO2+H2O
Deoxidization process
Noxious nitrogen oxide (NOx) is converted to non-noxious nitrogen and oxygen. A part of the oxygen generated in this process is used in the oxidization process.
NOx>N2+O2
Canister Vent (Cv) Solenoid Valve
Catch Tank InspectionBrake Fluid Pressure Sensor Inspection
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Remove the clips.
3. Set the splash shield out of the way.
4. Disconnect the brake pipe from the LF brake hose.
5. Remove the clip.
6. Remove the LF brake hose from the bracket.
7. Detach the brake pipe from the pipe holder.
8. Install the SST ...
Side Member Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 45 locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling, do not drill a hole all the way through or there could be
a problem when installing the new part.
2. Remove the side member. ...
Electrical System
Electrical Parts
Battery cable
Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
Wiring Harness
To remove the wiring harness from the clip in the engine room, pry up the
hook of the clip using a flathead screwdriver. ...