Air Injection System: Description
Air injection system is used to add secondary air to exhaust ports to further burning of hot exhaust gases. This reduces HC and CO levels. System consists of air pump with built-in relief valve, by-pass valve (Federal only), check valve and air injection manifold. California models are equipped with air switching valve, which operates in response to over-temperature control system, and a mixture control valve which is an afterburn protection device.
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For information on air switching valve, see "LUV Catalytic Converter and Over-Temperature Control System" article.