SsangYong Korando III (2010 year). Manual - part 394

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3. CAUTIONS

Do not park the vehicle on flammable materials, such as grass, leaves and carpet.

Do not touch the catalyst or the exhaust gas ignition system when the engine is running.

If a misfire occurs in the combustion chamber or the emission of pollutant exceeds the specified level, 

the catalyst can be damaged.

When servicing or replacing components of the exhaust system, makes sure that the components 

are positioned at regular intervals from all other parts of the under body.

Be careful not to damage the exhaust system when lifting the vehicle from its side.

All components and body parts of the engine exhaust system should be inspected for crack, damage, 

air hole, part loss and incorrect mounting location. Also check for any deformation which can result in 

exhaust gas drawn into the vehicle.

Make sure that the exhaust pipe is cooled down sufficiently before working on it because it is still hot 

right after the engine is stopped.

Wear protective gloves when removing the exhaust pipe.

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1745-01

1. OVERVIEW

This system purifies the exhaust gas generated by the combustion in the engine to reduce the pollutants 

and noise during that arise during combustion.

Harmful materials produced in the combustion process is treated and reduced in the exhaust system. 

Harmful materials discharged from the crankcase and fuel tank is drawn into the intake system again to 

reduce discharge amount of harmful materials.

Emission aftertreatment system

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Catalytic Converter & O2 Sensor

The catalytic converter is a monolith type purification system composed of cordierite which purifies 

exhaust gas through the small holes of active monolith catalyst from the exhaust manifold. As exhaust

gas passes through the small holes in the layer in the middle, its CO and HC are reduced by 

oxidization reaction and its NOx is reduced by reduction reaction to Pt, Ph and Pd. The oxygen 

sensor sends signals for feedback and determination of catalyst condition. For detailed description, 

see the corresponding section.

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The fuel evaporative gas is a gas evaporated to the atmosphere in the section between the fuel tank and 

fuel line, and its main component is hydrocarbon (HC). The fuel evaporative gas is temporarily stored in 

the canister, and it is drawn to the engine through the throttle body when the purge control solenoid valve 

is open according to the engine operating condition.

Gas in the combustion chamber is sealed by the piston. However, gas is leaked through the gap 

between the cylinder and piston and drawn into the crankcase during the compression and explosion 

strokes. This gas is blow-by gas and its main components are hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide. If this 

gas is drawn into the crankcase, the system can be corroded and oil can be deteriorated. Also, if this 

gas is discharged into the air, it can pollute the environment. To prevent these, the blow-by gas 

reduction system (also called as crankcase ventilation system) draws the blow-by gas from the 

crankcase to the combustion chamber for combustion.

Purge Canister Control

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Blow-by gas control system (crankcase ventilation system)

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PCV valve

2. COMPONENTS

Engine ECU

WCC

Engine CHECK lamp

Blow-by hose

Exhaust manifold

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2414-00

Rear oxygen sensor

Exhaust No.2

Exhaust No.1

Exhaust No.3 

(main muffler)

UCC

Front oxygen sensor