Description |
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).
Catalytic Converter (WCC)
Removal |
1. |
Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover") |
2. |
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. |
3. |
Remove the engine room front under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
4. |
Drain the coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant") |
5. |
Remove the air intake hose. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner") |
6. |
Disconnect the recirculation valve connector (A) and the vacuum hose (B).
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7. |
Remove the intercooler inlet hose & pipe assembly (A).
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8. |
Remove the turbocharger inlet hose (A).
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9. |
Remove the heat protector (A).
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10. |
Remove the heated oxygen sensor. (Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - " Heated Oxygen Sensor ( HO2S)") |
11. |
Remove the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) heat protector (A).
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12. |
Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") |
13. |
Remove the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) stay (A).
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14. |
Remove the RH hood sealing cover (A).
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15. |
Disconnect the heater hose (A).
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16. |
Remove the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) (A) and gasket.
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Installation |
1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |