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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 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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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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INTERIOR
A clock with an outside temperature gauge has been provided on the models with manual air conditioning.
Pressing the mode switch changes the display to show the clock, outside air temperature in Fahrenheit,
outside air temperature in Centigrade, and back to the clock.
The models with the fully automatic control type air conditioning are provided with an outside temperature
gauge on the heater control panel.
Wood-grain panels have been adopted in the interior of the XLE grade model.
GENERAL 2000 FEATURES
172GN01
172GN02New
Previous ECMODLP
ODMSO / D OFF
Indicator
Light
O / D Switch
(Momentry
Type)O / D OFF
Indicator
LightON
OFF
O/D
SwitchON
OFF
Ignition
SwitchON
OFF
ECM
OD2O / D OFF
Indicator
Light
O / D Switch
(Lock Type)O / D OFF
Indicator
LightON
OFF
O/D
Switch
ConditionON
OFF
Real
Switch
ConditionON
OFF
Ignition
SwitchON
OFF 2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVERDRIVE SWITCH
The overdrive switch has been changed from the previous ON / OFF lock type to the momentary type switch.
Pressing the momentary switch closes (turns ON) the contact points, and releasing the switch opens (turns
OFF) the contact points. Accordingly, pressing the switch causes the signal to be input into the ECM.
Pressing the switch in overdrive turns OFF the overdrive. Pressing it again turns the overdrive back ON.
When the overdrive is OFF, turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON turns the overdrive back ON.
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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.
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).
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2. Except Delco Battery:
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE AND SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
A. Maintenance Free Battery
Measure the battery voltage between the terminals
negative (±) and positive (+) of the battery.
Standard voltage:
12.7 ± 12.9 V at 205C (685F)
HINT:
wBefore measuring the voltage, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK and turn off the electrical sys±
tems (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.)
for 60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
wIf the vehicle has been running, wait 5 minutes or
more after the vehicle stops before measuring
the battery voltage.
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the
battery.
HINT: Check the indicator as shown in the illustration. 1. Except Delco Battery:
CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
A. Maintenance Free Battery
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add
distilled water if possible). Check the charging system.
B. Except Maintenance Free Battery
If under the ªLOWERº or ªMINº line, add distilled
water.
BATTERY INSPECTION
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TIMING BELT REMOVAL
(See Components for Removal and Installation)
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE
FROM BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the 'LOCK'
position and the negative (±) terminal cable is discon±
nected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
(a) Disconnect the reservoir hose.
(b) While pushing the tab of the bracket, remove the
reservoir tank.
3. REMOVE GENERATOR (See page CH±10)
4. REMOVE RH FRONT WHEEL
5. REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL
8. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
Remove the 3 bolts and control rod.
9. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR FROM GROUND WIRE
ON RH FENDER APRON7. SLIGHTLY JACK UP ENGINE
Raise the engine enough to remove the weight from
the engine mounting on the right side. 6. REMOVE PS DRIVE BELT
Loosen the 2 bolts, and remove the drive belt.
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