Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Three Way Catalyst
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To prevent this, follow the instructions.
- Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.
- When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when necessary.
- Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to the catalyst.
Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three way catalyst.
General Precautions
Do not operate the
engine for an extended period of time without proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable
materials. Special care should be take ...
Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended)
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 91). E-85 fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) may only
be used ...
Other materials:
Front suspension assembly
Inspection
COMPONENT PART
Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component. Verify
the component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
Ball Joint Axial End Play
Set the front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
Hold the axle side of the transverse link, and check th ...
Water hose
Exploded View
Water outlet
Heater thermostat assembly
Hose clamp
CVT oil warmer
Water hose
To thermostat housing
To engine oil cooler
: Always replace after every
disassembly.
: NВ·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not remove the radi ...
Exhaust manifold
Exploded View
CALIFORNIA
Air fuel ratio sensor
Exhaust manifold heat shield (upper)
Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst
Exhaust manifold heat shield (rear)
Exhaust manifold heat shield (front)
Exhaust manifold gasket
Cylinder head
EXCEPT CALIFORNIA
Air fuel ratio ...
