Catalytic Converter System Description - Overview (KA/KC)

Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (WU-TWC), Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter (Under-Floor TWC) 

The warm up three way catalytic converter (WU-TWC) and the under-floor three way catalytic converter (Under-floor TWC) convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. The WU-TWC is attached directly under the each cylinder head that is integrated into the exhaust manifold.

WU-TWC (Attached to the cylinder head) 

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Under-floor TWC 

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