DTC P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold: Notes

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Notes
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NOTE: Heated A/F sensors are located on each exhaust manifold. Heated A/F sensor on rear (firewall side) exhaust manifold may also be referred to as bank No. 1 sensor No. 1. Heated A/F sensor on front (radiator side) exhaust manifold may also be referred to as bank No. 2 sensor No. 1. A/F sensors may also be referred to as A/F ratio sensors.
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