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COMPONENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (Cont'd)
REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS
(Main Catalytic Converters)
1. REMOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (MAIN)
(a) Check that the converter is cool.
(b) Remove the four bolts holding the pipe support bracket to thetransmission.
(c) Remove the four bolt and nuts holding the catalytic converters
to the front exhaust pipe. Remove the support bracket.
(d) Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter,
and remove the two gaskets.
(e) Remove the three nuts, converter and gasket. remove the two
catalytic converters.
2. REINSTALL MAIN CATALYTIC CONVERTER
(a) Install a new gasket and the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold with three new nuts. Install the two catalytic
converters.
Torque: 62 N Vm (630 kgf Vcm, 46 ft Vlbf)
(b) Install a new gasket to each front end of the front exhaust pipe,
and temporarily connect the front exhaust pipe to the catalytic
converters.
(c) Temporarily install the pipe support bracket to the transmission with the four bolts.
(d) Connect the front exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter with the four bolts and new nuts.
Torque: 43 N Vm (440 kgf Vcm, 32 ft Vlbf)
(e) Tighten the four bolts holding the pipe support bracket to the transmission.
Torque: 43 N Vm (440 kgf Vcm, 32 ft Vlbf)
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(Sub±Catalytic Converter (USA Spec.
only)
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after, approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. DISCONNECT SUB±OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTORS Disconnect the grommet from the floor, and disconnect the
sub±oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe.
3. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE (SUB±CATALYTIC CONVERTER)
(a) Remove the four bolts holding the front exhaust pipe tothe transmission.
(b) Remove the two bolts and nuts holding the front exhaust
pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
(c) Remove the four bolts and nuts holding the front pipe to the catalytic converter, and remove the pipe support
bracket, front pipe and three gaskets.
4. REINSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE (SUB±CATALYTIC CONVERTER)
(a) Temporarily install the pipe support bracket to thetransmission with the four bolts.
(b) Install three new gaskets, the front exhaust pipe and pipe support bracket with the six bolts and new nuts.
Torque: 43 N Vm (440 kgf Vcm, 32 ft Vlbf)
(c) Tighten the four bolts holding the pipe support bracket
to the transmission.
Torque: 43 N Vm (440 kgf Vcm, 32 ft Vlbf)
5. RECONNECT SUB±OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTORS
(a) Install the two sub±oxygen sensors to the front exhaustpipe.
Torque: 44 N Vm (450 kgf Vcm, 33 ft Vlbf)
HINT:
w Before installing the s ub±oxygen sensor, twist the
sensor wire counterclockwise 3 \frb\1/2\fre turns.
w After installing the sub±oxygen sensor, check that the
sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the
sub±oxygen sensor and reinstall it.
(b) Install the two wire grommets to the floor.
6. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF
BATTERY
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE DATA
VSVResistance30±34
for EVAP
VSVResistance33±39
for EGR
EGR valveResistance19.9±23.4
(CALIF. only)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Part tightenedNVmkgf Vcmft Vlbf
VSV for EGR X Air intake chamber (Exc. USA Spec.)1818513
EGR valve X Air intake chamber18185 13
Catalytic converter (Main) X Exhaust manifold62630 46
Catalytic converter (Main) X Front exhaust pipe43440 32
Front exhaust pipe support bracket X Transmission43440 32
Front exhaust pipe X Center exhaust pipe43440 32
Main oxygen sensor X Front exhaust pipe4445033
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
NOTE: The specification descriptions ºUSA Spec.º and
º Exc. USA Spec. º used in this section indicate the following
specifications.
USA Spec .: USA (50 States) Specifications
Exc. USA Spec .: USA (except California) and Canadian
Specifications.
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DESCRIPTION
The emission control systems are installed to reduce the amount of HC, CO, \
and NOx emitted from the en-
gine, and to also prevent the release of evaporated fuel from the gasoline ta\
nk and prevent atmospheric release
of blow±by gas. The system consists of the PCV, EVAP, EGR and TWC.
The function of each system is shown in the following table.
System
Abbreviation
Purpose
Positive crankcase ventilation
PCV
Reduces blow±by gas (HC)
Fuel evaporative emission control
EVAP
Reduces evaporative HC
Exhaust gas recirculation
EGR
Reduces NOx
Three±way catalyst
TWC
Reduces HC, CO, and NOx
Electronic fuel injection*
EFI
Regulates all engine conditions for
reduction of exhaust emissions.
Remarks: * For inspection and repair of the EFI system, refer to EFI sec\
tion.
COMPONENTS LAYOUT
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COMPONENTS LAYOUT (Cont'd)
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SCHEMATIC DRAWING
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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce HC emission, crankcase blow±by gas (HC) is routed through t\
he PCV valve to the air intake cham-
ber for combustion in the cylinders.
OPERATION
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