2000 TOYOTA CAMRY gas type

CAMRY
CAMRY ± OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES 26
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 2000 model year.
1. Model Line-Up
The 5S-FNE CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) engine model has been added.
2. Exterior
Four new exterior colors have been added, for a total of 10 colors.
The design of the front and rear bumpers has been changed.
The bumper and the radiator grille have been made separate, and the radiator grille is chrome-plated.
The side protection molding has been increased in size. On the XLE grade model, chrome stripes have been
adopted for the side protection molding.
The 4-light multi-reflector type headlights are adopted with new styling.
The design and styling of the rear combination light has been changed.
The 16º aluminum alloy wheel and wheel cap has been added.
The styling of the 15º full wheel cover has been changed.
3. Interior
Wood-grain panels have been adopted in the interior of the XLE grade model.
CRS tether anchor brackets have been provided on the package tray trim. (except 5S-FNE engine Model)
A clock with an outside temperature gauge has been provided on the models with manual air conditioning.
4. 5S-FE Engine
The intake system from the inlet duct to the throttle body has been improved to increase torque and reduce
noise.
The direction of the rotation of the radiator cooling fan has been reversed.
A 2-way exhaust control system has been adopted on the TMMK made model.
Along with the discontinuance of the air assist system, the fuel injectors and the IAC valve have been
changed for the California specification model, in order to meet ULEV (Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle) re-
quirement.
The system for detecting evaporative emission leaks has been changed. For details, see the General 2000
Features section.
5. 5S-FNE Engine
Based on the 5S-FE gasoline engine, the 5S-FNE engine uses compressed natural gas. The fuel lines have
been designed exclusively for compressed natural gas application.
6. 1MZ-FE Engine
The system for detecting evaporative emission leaks has been changed. For details, see the General 2000
Features section.
A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) has been added for indicating a thermostat malfunction.
7. Automatic Transaxle
The overdrive switch has been changed to the momentary type. For details, see the General 2000 Features
section.
The differential gear ratio of the A140E automatic transaxle has been changed for the 5S-FNE engine mod-
el to accommodate the performance of the 5S-FNE engine.

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CAMRY ± OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES27
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.

CAMRY ± NEW FEATURES36
5S-FNE ENGINE
1. Description
The 5S-FNE engine is a new engine that uses CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) as fuel, which has been devel-
oped based on the 5S-FE gasoline engine.
The main component of natural gas is methane (CH
4), which has fewer carbous (C) than gasoline (mean mo-
lecular formula: C
7.5H13.4). Therefore, the amount of CO2 discharged by this engine is approximately 70%
that of the gasoline engine. Furthermore, this engine achieves low-emission operation by precisely controlled
air-fuel ratio and using special catalysts for the CNG application.
However, because the fuel is in the gaseous form, its volumetric efficiency is low, causing lower power output
if this fuel is used in the base engine.
Therefore, the 5S-FNE engine has adopted the following features: a high compression ratio, the intake valves
with early closed timing, the intake and exhaust valves with increased lift, a low back pressure muffler made
possible by the 2-way exhaust system, injectors for gaseous fuel, and a catalytic converter designed exclu-
sively for CNG application. At the same time, precision air-fuel ratio control is effected through the use of
the air-fuel ratio sensor* and the heater oxygen sensor, thus achieving the level of performance that is equiva-
lent to the base engine. Moreover, this engine realizes extremely low emissions and restoring engine torque.
*: Already adopted on the California specification 5S-FE engine.

Specifications 
Item5S-FNE Engine5S-FE Engine
No. of Cyls. & Arrangement4-Cylinder, In-Line
Valve Mechanism16-Valve DOHC,
Belt & Gear Drive
Combustion CamberPentroof Type
ManifoldsCross-Flow
Fuel SystemSFI
Displacement cm3 (cu.in.)2164 (312.0)
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)87.0 x 91.0 (3.43 x 3.58)
Compression Ratio11.0 : 19.5 : 1
Max. Output [SAE-NET]88 kW @ 5200 rpm
(118 HP @ 5200 rpm)
101 kW @ 5200 rpm
(136 HP @ 5200 rpm)
97 kW @ 5200 rpm*
(133 HP @ 5200 rpm)*
Max. Torque [SAE-NET]178 N.m @ 2400 rpm
(131 ft-lbf @ 2400 rpm)
203 N.m @ 4400 rpm
(150 ft-lbf @ 4400 rpm)
201 N
.m @ 4400 rpm*
(148 ft-lbf @ 4400 rpm)*
IntakeOpen3 BTDC
Valve
IntakeClose38 ABDC43 ABDCValve
Timing
ExhaustOpen45 BBDCExhaustClose3 AT D C
Fuel Octane Number RON13091
Oil GradeAPI SJ EC or ILSAC
*: California Specification Models

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CAMRY ± NEW FEATURES49
8. Engine Control System
General
An engine control system based on the 5S-FE engine has been adopted. The knock sensor has been discon-
tinued because natural gas has a high octane value and is less susceptible to knocking.
The engine control system of 5S-FNE and 5S-FE engines are compared below.
System
Outline5S-FNE5S-FE
SFI
Se
quential
A D-type SFI system is used, which indirectly detects
intake air volume by manifold absolute pressure sensor.Sequential
Multiport Fuel
InjectionThe fuel injection system is a sequential multiport fuel
injection system.
Ignition timing is determined by the ECM based on
signals from various sensors.
ESA
Electronic Spark
AdvanceThe ECM corrects the ignition timing in response to
engine knocking in accordance with the signals
received from the knock sensor.
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dva ce
Torque control correction during gear shifting had been
used to minimize the shift shock.*1
IAC
(Idle Air Control)A rotary solenoid type IAC valve controls the fast idle
and idle speeds.(1-Coil Type
Built-in Driver)(2-Coil Type)
Fuel Pump ControlFuel pump operation is controlled by signal from the
ECM.Ð
Fuel Cut-Off
Control
The fuel shutoff valves for the fuel tank, fuel pressure
regulator, and delivery pipe are shut off to stop the
supply of fuel when the ignition switch is turned OFF or
during abnormal conditions (such as engine stalling,
SRS airbag deployed, etc.).
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Injector ControlPrevents the frozen stuck of the injector to ensure the
startability of the engine at low temperature.Ð
Oxygen Sensor
and Air Fuel Ratio
Sensor
Heater ControlMaintains the temperature of the oxygen sensor and air
fuel ratio sensor at an appropriate level to increase
accuracy of detection of the oxygen concentration in the
exhaust gas.
*2
EGR Cut-Off
ControlCuts off EGR according to the engine condition to
maintain drivability of the vehicle and durability of the
EGR components.

Evaporative
Emission ControlThe ECM controls the purge flow of evaporative
emissions (HC) in the charcoal canister in accordance
with engine conditions.
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Air Conditioning
Cut-Off ControlBy turning the air conditioning compressor ON or OFF
in accordance with the engine condition, drivability is
maintained.
*3*3
Diagnosis
When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM
diagnoses and memorized the failed section.
DiagnosisThe diagnosis system includes a function that detects a
malfunction in the evaporative emission control system.Ð
Fail-Safe
When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM stops or
controls the engine according to the data already stored
in memory.

*1: Only for Automatic Transaxle Model
*
2: Air fuel ratio sensor only for California specification model
*
3: The air conditioning magnet clutch controled by the ECM

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CAMRY ± NEW FEATURES
167CN16
167CN18 167CN17
A ± A Cross Section
Performance RodCut Area
Dumper Stay
Rear Floor Pan for
Gasoline Engine Model
Rear Floor Pan for
CNG Engine ModelMain Muffler
for Gasoline
Engine Model
A
A57
BODY
To install the fuel tank in the front area of the luggage compartment, the upper back panel has been cut
for the 5S-FNE engine model.
To prevent reducing the rigidity of the body due to the upper back panel that has been cut out, as well as
for installing the fuel tank, rear seat back, and package tray trim, a performance rod is used for joining both
rear suspension strut towers for the 5S-FNE engine model.
The luggage door support has been changed from the torsion bar to the damper stay type for the 5S-FNE
engine model.
To prevent reducing the capacity of the luggage compartment due to the installation of the fuel tank in the
luggage compartment, the shape of the rear floor pan has been changed.

APPENDIX ± CAMRY
ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., Imp.gal)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Acceleration
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)0 to 100 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec.
1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Counter Gear Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
Canada
XLE 4-Door Sedan
CE
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70 U.S.A.
LE 4-Door Sedan
11 4
MCV20L-AEPDKK MCV20L-AEPGKK SXV23L-AEPNCA
4790 (188.6)


1780 (70.1) 1785 (70.3) 1780 (70.1)
1420 (55.9)


2670 (105.1)


1545 (60.8)


1520 (59.8)


980 (38.6), 950 (37.4)*
1
980 (38.6)
940 (37.0), 914 (36.0)*1
940 (37.0)
1102 (43.4)


901 (35.5)


1427 (56.2)


1425 (56.1)


975 (38.4)


1145 (45.1)


135 (5.3)
130 (5.1)
16
16
16
16
860 (1896) 920 (2028) 860 (1896)
540 (1190) 545 (1202) 595 (1312)
1400 (3086) 1465 (3230) 1455 (3208)
1040 (2290)
970 (2140)
900 (1985)
950 (2095)
1940 (4275)
1920 (4235)
70 (18.5, 15.4)

135 (35.7, 29.2)*4, 43 (11.4, 9.5)*5
0.399 (14.1)
0.332 m3 *6, 8.921 ft3 *7
210 (130)
180 (112)
Ð
Ð
ÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐ
70 (43)
66 (41)
127 (79)
119 (74)
ÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐ
11.9 (39.0)


11.4 (37.4)


1MZ-FE
5S-FNE
24-Valve, DOHC
16-Valve, DOHC
87.5 x 83.0 (3.44 x 3.27)
87.0 x 91.0 (3.43 x 3.58)
2995 (182.7)
2164 (132.0)
10.5 : 1
11.0 : 1
SFI


91 or higher
130
145 / 5200 (194@5200)
88 / 5200 (118@5200)
283 / 4400 (209@4400)
178 / 2400 (131@2400)
12 - 55


960


1.4


ÐÐÐ
A541E
A140E
2.810
2.810
1.549
1.549
1.000
1.000
0.735
0.706
ÐÐÐ
2.296




0.945
3.933
4.176
Ventilated Disc


Solid Disc
L.T. Drum
Drum


Tandem 8º + 9º
Tandem 8.5º + 8.5º*2, 8º + 9º*3Tandem 8º + 9º
Dual-P Valve


MacPherson Strut


MacPherson Strut


STD


STD


Rack and Pinion


17.4 : 1


Integral Type


*: Unladed Vehicle *
4: Water Volume
*1: With Moon Roof *5: Equivalent Gasoline Capacity
*2: Produced by TMC *6: VDA
*3: Produced by TMMK *7: SAE Suitcase

CAMRY - MAJOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1st Gear km / h (mph) Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height*
1mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
Canada
4-Door Sedan
CE LE
0 to 100 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec. Acceleration
Counter Gear RatioXLE
U.S.A.
6
MCV20L-AEPDKK MCV20L-AEPGKK SXV23L-AEPNCA
4790 (188.6)


1780 (70.1) 1785 (70.3) 1780 (70.1)
1420 (55.9)


2670 (105.1)


1545 (60.8)


1520 (59.8)


980 (38.6), 950 (37.4)*
2
980 (38.6)
940 (37.0), 914 (36.0)*2
940 (37.0)
1102 (43.4)


901 (35.5)


1427 (56.2)


1425 (56.1)


975 (38.4)


1145 (45.1)


135 (5.3)
130 (5.1)
16

16

16

16

860 (1896) 920 (2028) 860 (1896)
540 (1190) 545 (1202) 595 (1312)
1400 (3086) 1465 (3230) 1455 (3208)
1040 (2290)
970 (2140)
900 (1985)
950 (2095)
1940 (4275)
1920 (4235)
70 (18.5, 15.4)

135 (35.7, 29.2)*5, 43 (11.4, 9.5)*6
0.399 (14.1)
0.332 m3 *7, 8.921 ft3 *8
210 (130)
180 (112)
Ð
Ð
ÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐ
70 (43)
66 (41)
127 (79)
119 (74)
ÐÐÐ
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11.9 (39.0)


11.4 (37.4)


1MZ-FE
5S-FNE
24-Valve, DOHC
16-Valve, DOHC
87.5 x 83.0 (3.44 x 3.27)
87.0 x 91.0 (3.43 x 3.58)
2995 (182.7)
2164 (132.0)
10.5 : 1
11.0 : 1
SFI


91 or higher
130
143 / 5200 (192@5200)
88 / 5200 (118@5200)
281 / 4400 (207@4400)
178 / 2400 (131@2400)
12-55


960


1.4


ÐÐÐ
A541E
A140E
2.810
2.810
1.549
1.549
1.000
1.000
0.735
0.706
ÐÐÐ
2.296




0.945
3.933
4.176
Ventilated Disc


Solid Disc
L.T. Drum
Drum


Tandem 8.5º + 8.5º


Dual-P Valve


MacPherson Strut


MacPherson Strut


STD


STD


Rack and Pinion


17.4 : 1


Integral Type


*
1: Unladed Vehicle *5: Water Volume
*2: With Moon Roof *6: Equivalent Gasoline Capacity
*3: Produced by TMC *7: VDA
*4: Produced by TMMK *8: SAE Suitcase

The 5S±FE engine is an in±line, 4±cylinder engine with the cylinders numbered 1±2±3±4
from the front. The crankshaft is supported by five bearings inside the crankcase. These bearings
are made of aluminum alloy.
The crankshaft is integrated with eight weights for balance. Oil holes are placed in the center of
the crankshaft to supply oil to the connecting rods, bearing, pistons and other components.
The firing order is 1±3±4±2. The cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy, with a cross flow
type intake and exhaust layout and with pent±roof type combustion chambers. The spark plugs
are located in the center of the combustion chambers.
The intake manifold has four independent long ports and utilizes the inertial supercharging effect
to improve engine torque at low and medium speeds.
Exhaust and intake valves are equipped with irregular pitch springs made of special valve spring
carbon steel which are capable of functioning no matter what the engine speed.
The intake camshaft is driven by a timing belt, and a gear on the intake camshaft engages with
a gear on the exhaust camshaft to drive it. The cam journal is supported at five places between
the valve lifters of each cylinder and on the front end of the cylinder head. Lubrication of the cam
journals and gears is accomplished by oil being supplied through the oiler port in the center of the
camshaft.
Adjustment of the valve clearance is done by means of an outer shim type system, in which valve
adjusting shims are located above the valve lifters. This permits replacement of the shims without
removal of the camshafts.
Pistons are made of high temperature±resistant aluminum alloy, and a depression is built into
the piston head to prevent interference with the valves.
Piston pins are the full±floating type, with the pins fastened to neither the piston boss nor the
connecting rods. Instead, snap rings are fitted on both ends of the pins, preventing the pins from
falling out.
The No.1 compression ring is made of steel and the No.2 compression ring is made of cast iron.
The oil ring is made of a combination of steel and stainless steel. The outer diameter of each
piston ring is slightly larger than the diameter of the piston and the flexibility of the rings allows
them to hug the cylinder walls when they are mounted on the piston. Compression rings No.1 and
No.2 work to prevent gas leakage from the cylinder and the oil ring works to scrape oil off the
cylinder walls to prevent it from entering the combustion chambers.
The cylinder block is made of cast iron. It has four cylinders which are approximately twice the
length of the piston stroke. The top of each cylinder is closed off by the cylinder head and the
lower end of the cylinders becomes the crankcase, in which the crankshaft is installed. In
addition, the cylinder block contains a water jacket, through which coolant is pumped to cool the
cylinders.
The oil pan is bolted onto the bottom of the cylinder block. The oil pan is an oil reservoir made of
pressed sheet steel. A dividing plate is included 'inside the oil pan to keep sufficient oil in the
bottom of the pan even when the vehicle is tilted. This dividing plate also prevents the oil from
making waves when the vehicle is stopped suddenly and the oil shifts away from the oil pump
suction pipe.
The 5S±FE engine uses two balance shafts. The balance shafts are fitted in balance shaft
housings that are located at the bottom of the cylinder block. The No. 1 balance shaft is driven by
the drive gear of the crankshaft No.3 counterweight at twice the speed of the crankshaft. The No.
2 balance shaft is driven by the No±1 balance shaft at the same speed in the same direction as the
crankshaft. The balance shafts are designed to eliminate secondary inertia force from the engine,
thereby reducing the engine noise (booming noise).
± 5S±FE ENGINEENGINE MECHANICALEG1±3