2000 TOYOTA CAMRY driver seat

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8. Brakes
The specifications of the front and rear brakes have been changed.
9. Suspension
The front and rear springs, stabilizers, and shock absorbers have been modified to realize excellent stability,
controllability, and riding comfort.
10. Steering
A check valve has been added to the power steering gear box to help reduce kickback.
The rack stroke of the 5S-FE engine model has been changed to 145mm (5.71 in.), which is the same as
in the 1MZ-FE engine.
11. Body
Hood support dampers are used.
Two utility hooks added in the luggage room for the gasoline engine model.
To install the fuel tank in the front area of the luggage compartment, the upper back panel has been cut
out for the 5S-FNE engine model.
A performance rod that joins the tops of the right and left rear suspension strut towers has been adopted
for the 5S-FNE engine model.
The shape of the rear floor pan has been changed to prevent the luggage compartment capacity from being
reduced as a result of the installation of the fuel tank in the luggage compartment for the 5S-FNE engine
model.
12. Seat
The seat cover of the LE grade model has been changed.
Optional driver power seat added for the LE grade model.
A fixed type seat back is used for the rear seat for the 5S-FNE engine model.
13. Seat Belt
2-point NR (Non-Retractor) seat belt is used for the rear center seat for the 5S-FNE engine model.
14. Wireless Door Lock Control
Audio answer back is adopted.
15. Lighting
Along with the adoption of the 4-beam headlights, the electrical circuit of the daytime running light system
has been changed.
16. Air Conditioning
The air inlet mode selector of heater control panel has been changed from the lever type to the push button
type on the CE and LE grade model.
When the air outlet mode is set to the DEF or FOOT / DEF mode, the air inlet mode also changes to the
FRESH mode, has been also added on the CE and LE grade model.
A fully automatic controlled type air conditioning is used on the XLE grade model.
A defroster-linked air conditioning start up control has been continuing to use since the previous models
with air conditioning.
17. SRS Airbag
The inflator of the SRS airbag for the driver has been made more compact and lightweight.
A signal that causes the supply of fuel to be cut off during a frontal collision is output by the airbag sensor
assembly to the ECM for the 5S-FNE engine model.

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WU-TWC
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5. Intake and Exhaust System
Throttle Body
The throttle body is basically the same as that of the 5S-FE engine. However, to ensure the starting perfor-
mance at low temperatures, the air passage for the IAC (Idle Air Control) has been increased on the 5S-FNE
engine. The IAC valve is a 1-coil type with a built-in driver.
Exhaust Manifold
As in the California specification 5S-FE engine,
the stainless steel exhaust manifold and WU-
TWC (Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Convert-
er) have been integrated to improve the warm-up
performance of TWC, thus reducing exhaust
emissions.
However, the 5S-FNE engine uses a catalytic
converter that has been designed exclusively for
the CNG application, in which the loading of the
noble metal has been increased.
Exhaust Pipe
1) General
To secure sufficient luggage compartment capacity, the main muffler has been relocated below the rear
seat. Furthermore, the muffler capacity has been increased.
A 2-way exhaust control system has been adopted to improve engine performance and reduce the exhaust
noise.
Similar to the WU-TWC, the TWC (Three-Way Catalytic Converter) has been designed exclusively for
the CNG application, in which the loading of the noble metal has been increased.

CAMRY - OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES
CAMRY
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OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES
The Camry is a high-quality family sedan with advanced technology and sporty performance. The following
changes are made for the 2001 model year.
1. 5S-FE Engine
The 5S-FE engine that are equipped on the '00 California specification models, which comply with the U-
LEV (Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle) requirements, have now been provided on the all models.
2. 1MZ-FE Engine
The 1MZ-FE engine that are equipped on the '00 California specification models, which comply with the
LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) requirements, have now been provided on the all models with the automatic
transaxle.
3. Brake
The size of front brake disc on 5S-FE engine model of CE grade has been changed from usual 255 mm (10.0
in.) for the 14-inch wheel to 275 mm (10.8 in.) for the 15-inch wheel.
4. Seat
A seat heater is established as an option to the driver seat and front passenger seat of the vehicle with leather
seats for Canada, thus improved the heating performance in the cold districts.
5. Internal Trunk Release Handle
An internal trunk release handle is included inside the trunk in case a person inadvertently locks oneself with-
in the trunk and needs to free oneself.
The handle is made of phosphorecent so that it is visible in the trunk for a while even after the trunk has been
closed.

(b) Lift the cylinder head from the dowels on the cylinder
block, and place the cylinder head on wooden blocks
on a bench.
HINT: If the cylinder head is difficult to lift off, pry
between the cylinder head and cylinder block with a
screwdriver.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces
of the cylinder head and cylinder block.
2. REMOVE VALVES
(a) Using SST, compress the valve spring and remove the
2 keepers.
SST 09202 ± 70010
(b) Remove the spring retainer, valve spring, valve and
spring seat.
CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY
(See Components for Removal and Installation)
1. REMOVE VALVE LIFTERS AND SHIMS
HINT: Arrange the valves, valve springs, spring seats
and spring retainers in correct order. HINT: Arrange the valve lifters and shims in correct
order.
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105 BODY ELECTRICALÐACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES

DESCRIPTION
The new Camry includes the accessory systems shown in the below.
System
Outline
Power Window System
The power window system includes one±touch auto down and key±off opera-
tion functions. The one±touch auto down function automatically opens the
driver 's door window fully. The key±off operation function makes it possible
to operate the power windows for approximately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position, if the front doors are not
opened.
The basic construction and operation of this system are the same as in the
previous model.
Door Lock Control System
This system has a ªkey±linked lock and unlock functionº and a ªkey±confine
prevention functionº. All doors can be locked and unlocked simultaneously
by a key operation at the front right or left foor. (The key needs to be oper-
ated twice to unlock all the doors at the driver's door.) If the door lock opera-
tion is performed when one of the front doors is open and the ignition key is
inserted in the key cylinder, doors are unlocked automatically to prevent the
ignition key from being left inside the vehicle.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.
Wireless Door Lock Remote Con-
trol System
A remote control system in which the lock and unlock functions of all doors
and panic alarm function can be controlled by the signals emitted from a
transmitter is adopted. The transmitter is also provided with a 2±step unlock
function to unlock all the doors by pressing the switch twice.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the '96 Avalon.
However, certain functions have been changed. For details, see page 107.
Theft Deterrent System
When an attempt is made to forcibly enter the vehicle or open the hood or
trunk lid without a key, or when the battery terminals are removed and re-
connected, this system sounds the horn and flashes the headlights and tail-
lights for about 1 minute to alert the owner. At the same time, it locks all the
doors and electronically disconnects the starter.
The basic operation is the same as in the '96 Avalon.
Power Seat
As in the previous model, the front seats are power assisted by electric mo-
tors so that the seat positions can be adjusted easily by a simple switch op-
eration.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.

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SystemOutline
SRS Airbag
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag is provided for the driver
and front passenger. The SRS airbag has been designed to lessen the shock to
the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in the event of a frontal
impact collision as a supplement to the seat belt.
A 1±sensor type airbag system is used in which the detection of decelera-
tion during a collision as well as control of the airbag system is accom-
plished by the airbag sensor assembly.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the '96 Avalon.
However, the inflator for front passsenger and airbag sensor assembly have
been changed.
For details, see page 111.
Cruise Control System
Once it has been set at a desired vehicle speed, this system automatically
adjusts the engine throttle position to maintain the vehicle speed at the de-
sired speed without operating the acceleration pedal.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.
However, in the new model, a new type acutator has been adopted. Also, the
functions of the cruise control ECU has been changed. For details, see page
116.
Moon Roof
The moon roof is a tilt±up and sliding type the same as in the previous mod-
el. This system includes ªkey±off operationº, which is the same as with the
power window system. The new model offers an additional ªone±touch slide
openº function which enables the moon roof to fully open when the slide
switch is pressed toward the opening side for a few seconds.
Electrical Remote Control Mirror
The electrical remote control mirrors used in the previous model are also
used in the new model. Also, the internal heater to remove water drops from
the mirror surface is provided.
Key Reminder System
When the driver's door is opened with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK
position, this system sounds a buzzer to warn the driver that the ignition key
has not been removed.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.

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 SRS AIRBAG
1. General
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag is designed to help lessening the shock to the driver and front
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt. In a collision, the aribag sensor detects the shock and if the front±to±rear
shock is greater than a specified value, the airbags stored in the steering wheel pad for the driver and above the glove
box for the front passenger inflate instantly to help reducing the likelihood of the driver's or front passenger's head
and chest directly hitting the steering wheel or instrument panel.
As in the '96 Avalon, a 1±sensor type airbag system is used, in chich the detection of deceleration during a collision
is accomplished by the airbag sensor enclosed in the airbag snesor assembly.
The airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. It has a self±diagnosis function. When it detects a
system malfunction, it lights up the SRS warning light on the combination meter to alert the driver.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in teh '96 Avalon. However, 2 types of the inflator for front
passenger have been adopted in the new Camry: TRW made and Morton made. Also, the construction of airbag sensor
assembly has been changed.

System Diagram
The activation processes of the SRS airbag is as illustrated below.

CAMRY ± NEW FEATURES
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Piston
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SEAT BELT
1. General
The front seats are provided with an electrical sensing type seat belt pretensioner and a seat belt force limiter.
In the beginning of a collision, the seat belt pretensioner instantly pulls up the seat belt thus providing the
excellent belt's effectiveness in restraining the occupant.
When the impact of a collision causes the tension of the seat belt applied to the occupant to reach a predeter-
mined level, the force limiter restrains the tension, thus controlling the force applied to the occupant's chest
area.
In accordance with the ignition signal from the airbag sensor assembly, the seat belt pretensioner activates
simultaneously with the deployment of the
SRS airbags for the driver and front passenger.
2. Seat Belt Pretensioner
Construction and Operation
The seat belt pretensioner consists of the pretensioner mechanism and retracting mechanism.
The pretensioner mechanism consists of a gas generator, piston, wire, drum and etc.
If the airbag sensor is turned on by deceleration due to frontal collision, electric current then ignites the gas
generator located in the pretensioner. As a result, the gas generator emits gas in an extremely short time and
pushes the piston. Since the cable is attached to the piston, the piston will pull on the cable causing the drum
to grab onto the shaft. The shaft will then move in the retracting direction pulling up the belt for a predeter-
mined length.