2000 TOYOTA CAMRY hood release

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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control levers
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Side vents
4. Instrument cluster
5. Center vents
6. Glove box
7. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
8. Garage door opener box or
miscellaneous box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11. Cup holders
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Parking brake lever
14. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
15. Auxiliary box
16. Hood lock release lever

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ÐLuggage security system
This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
1. Push down the security lock levers
to lock the rear seatbacks.
On vehicles with built±in child restraint,
only the left seatback has a lock lever
and can be lowered. The right seatback
cannot be folded down.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are
securely locked, otherwise someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclock-
wise to deactivate the lock release
lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.

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ÐHeadlights
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-
tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring
and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.3. Install the rubber cover with the
ºTOPº mark upward, and snuggle on
the boss. Insert the connector. Then
install the plastic cover.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7±2 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7±2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding±down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ºParkº mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ºPº position and all brakes re-
leased.

BO0MC±01
N20987
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± BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
HINT:
Tape a screwdriver tip before use.
(a) Front door inside scuff plates
(b) Cowl side trims
(c) Front pillar garnishes
(d) Front door opening covers
(e) Lower finish plate
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(See page SR±11)
3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVERS
(a) Remove the steering tilt handle.
(b) Remove the 3 screws, then the upper and lower column
covers.
4. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
5. REMOVE No.1 LOWER PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
(b) Press on the sides of the coin box while pulling the coin
box outward, and remove the coin box.
(c) Remove the screw, bolt and the No.1 lower panel.
6. REMOVE LOWER PANEL INSERT
(a) Remove the 2 screws holding the DLC3 to the LH lower
panel.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, and the panel.
7. REMOVE No.2 LOWER COVER

BO0MC±02
N20987
N21123
± BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
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2001 CAMRY (RM819U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
HINT:
Tape a screwdriver tip before use.
(a) Front door inside scuff plates
(b) Cowl side trims
(c) Front pillar garnishes
(d) Front door opening covers
(e) Lower finish plate
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(See page SR±11)
3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVERS
(a) Remove the steering tilt handle.
(b) Remove the 3 screws, then the upper and lower column
covers.
4. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
5. REMOVE No.1 LOWER PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
(b) Press on the sides of the coin box while pulling the coin
box outward, and remove the coin box.
(c) Remove the screw, bolt and the No.1 lower panel.
6. REMOVE LOWER PANEL INSERT
(a) Remove the 2 screws holding the DLC3 to the LH lower
panel.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, and the panel.
7. REMOVE No.2 LOWER COVER

MA001±10
± MAINTENANCEOUTSIDE VEHICLE
MA±1
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OUTSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. If necessary, adjust.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
3. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary, tighten them.
4. TIRE ROTATION
Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
5. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean. If necessary, replace.
6. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
7. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors and the tailgate operate smoothly, and that all latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.

MX04C±01
Q09998
Hood
ClipCruise Control Actuator
Control Cable
Clutch Line
Bracket
Clutch Release CylinderWasher
RH Drive Shaft
Snap Ring
RH Stiffener
Plate
Ground Cable
Starter
Battery
Snap Ring
LH Drive Shaft

RH Fender Apron
Seal
LH Stiffener Plate
Manifold StayTransaxle Back±Up Light Switch
Connector
Rear End Plate with Oil Pan
InsulatorAir Cleaner
Case Assembly
with Air Hose
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Connector
No.1 Fuel Tube Protector Engine LH
Mounting Insulator
with Bracket
Rear RH Suspension Member Brace
PS Gear Assembly
Lock Cap
Rear LH Suspension Member Brace Manifold StayClip
LH Fender Apron
Seal
Suspension Member with
Lower Suspension Arm
Front RH Suspension
Member BraceStabilizer Bar Link
Front Exhaust PipeCotter Pin
RH Fender
Liner
LH Fender Liner
Exhaust Pipe BracketNo.1 Exhaust Pipe
Support Bracket
: Specified torque
Non±reusable partGasket w/ Cruise Control:






Cotter Pin


Hole
Plug




Engine Rear Side Shutter PlateHold±Down
Clamp
Hole
Plug
12 (120, 9)
13 (130, 9)
46 (470, 34)
39 (400, 29)
6.9 (70, 61 in.´lbf)
14 (145, 10)
12 (120, 9)
39 (400, 29)
39 (400, 29)
64 (650, 47)
56 (570, 41)
37 (380, 27)
9.3 (95, 82 in.´lbf)
42 (425, 31)
32 (330, 24)
Silver Bolt: 44 (450, 33)
Green Bolt: 66 (670, 48)
62 (630, 46)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
37 (380, 27)
181 (1,850, 134)
181 (1,850, 134)
181 (1,850, 134)
36 (370, 27)
10 (100, 7)
32 (330, 24)19 (195, 14)
49 (500, 36)
294 (3,000, 217)
Silver Bolt: 44 (450, 33)
Green Bolt: 66 (670, 48)
36 (370, 27)66 (670, 48)
39 (400, 29)
127 (1,300, 94)
33 (330, 24)
33 (330, 24)
19 (195, 14)
80 (820, 59)
Gasket





Steering Return Pipe
Front LH
Suspension
Member Brace
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (S51)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
MX±3
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS