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The 1996 Toyota Camry has four headlights. One low beam and one high beam sit side-by-side on both sides of the car. The low beams are positioned in the outer corners of the headlight assembly while the high beam sit in the inner corners. The low and high beams have different part numbers (despite looking identical), since they perform different functions. Make sure to insert the correct bulbs in the correct positions.

Instructions

1

Apply the parking brake on the Toyota Camry, ensure the headlight switch is off and open the hood.

2

Reach behind the headlight lens assembly and locate the separate wire harness plugs for the low and high beams.

3

Disconnect the wire harness plug from the socket base of the headlight being replaced. The plugs have a locking clip that snaps over a small tab on the headlight sockets. Lift the clip up and pull the plug from the headlight socket.

4

Turn the headlight retainer ring counterclockwise 1/3 of a turn and extract the headlight and ring from the back of the headlight lens assembly. Discard the faulty headlight.

5

Put on a pair of latex gloves to avoid accidentally touching the glass bulb of the headlight. Halogen headlights use an internal gas to burn brighter, and skin oils will damage the glass.

6

Insert the collar of the headlight socket into the retainer ring and align the tabs on the socket to the notches in the headlight lens assembly.

7

Turn the ring and socket clockwise 1/3 turn until they lock in place.

8

Connect the wire harness plug to the headlight socket until it clicks into the locked position.

9

Test the headlight(s) for proper operation.

The 1993 Toyota Camry base model came with the 2.2-Liter In-line four-cylinder 5S-FE engine. The exhaust manifold is attached to the cylinder head and routes toward the bottom of the engine, where it connects to the exhaust down pipe. There are no special tools required to remove the manifold; however, the six manifold mounting nuts, exhaust manifold gasket and exhaust pipe gasket all need to be replaced when installing the exhaust manifold to the engine and exhaust down pipe.

Instructions

Removal

1

Open the vehicle hood and support it with the hood prop rod. Lift the vehicle into the air with the floor jack. Place jack stands under the front frame rails of the vehicle. Lower the vehicle until it rests securely on the jack stands.

2

Lie down under the vehicle. Unplug the oxygen sensor wire harness from the oxygen sensor by squeezing on the plug and pulling it apart from the oxygen sensor pigtail without pulling on the wires.

3

Remove the nuts and bolts holding the exhaust manifold to the exhaust down pipe with the socket and ratchet. Remove the exhaust pipe gasket and dispose of it.

4

Remove the the six bolts that hold the upper heat shield to the exhaust manifold. Remove the heat shield. Remove the exhaust manifold mounting nuts with the socket and ratchet and ratchet extension. Remove both exhaust manifold stays with the socket and ratchet. Remove the bolts securing the lower heat shield to the exhaust manifold with the socket and ratchet. Pull the exhaust manifold from the engine and discard the engine-to-manifold gasket.

Installation

5

Remove any leftover gasket material from the cylinder head and exhaust manifold with the gasket remover and razor blade, if necessary. Set the new exhaust manifold gasket over the manifold mounting studs on the cylinder head.

6

Set the exhaust manifold onto the mounting studs on the cylinder head. Hand tighten the new mounting nuts to help hold the manifold in place. Install the lower heat shield mounting bolts and tighten with the socket and ratchet.

7

Set both manifold stays into place and hand tighten the nut a bolt. Tighten the nut and bolt for each stay to 31 foot-pounds of torque with a torque wrench.

8

Lie under the vehicle. Set a new exhaust pipe gasket onto the exhaust pipe and attach the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. Tighten the mounting nuts to 46 foot-pounds of torque with a torque wrench. Plug the oxygen sensor wiring harness into the oxygen sensor pigtail.

9

Tighten the exhaust manifold to cylinder head mounting nuts to 36 foot-pounds of torque with a torque wrench. Set the exhaust manifold upper heat shield into place and tighten the bolts with the a ratchet.

10

Shut the vehicle hood. Lift the vehicle off the jack stands with the floor jack. Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground.

The automatic transmission in a 1999 Toyota Camry connects to the back of the engine, from which it delivers power to the wheels. The transmission keeps the engine operating at the speed at which it can develop its most efficient power. The transmission also moves the vehicle in reverse and disconnects the engine from the wheels in its neutral and park positions. The automatic transmission found in front-wheel-drive vehicles like the Camry is also called a transaxle.

Torque Converter

The torque converter, also called the torque converter clutch, mounts on the flywheel of the engine and provides an indirect link between the engine and the transmission. This link allows you to stop the vehicle and keep the engine idling without stalling. In the past, the torque converter continuously slipped during driving, causing less efficient operation. In the Camry, the torque converter has a lockup mode that operates while the vehicle travels at cruising speed. This mode prevents the torque converter from slipping, which increases operating efficiency.

Planetary Gears

Planetary gears consist of a system of gears with three parts. They have an outer ring gear --- a ring with teeth inside it. Three small gears, called planets, engage the teeth inside of the ring at opposite thirds of the ring gear, where they mesh with a third gear in the center called a sun gear. The transmission input shaft applies power to a component of the planetary gears. The band or brake holds one part from turning. The third component then turns, supplying power output to the output shaft. In one mode of operation, for example, the transmission input clutch applies power to the outer ring gear. A band holds the planet gears in place; the sun gear then turns, driving the output shaft. The component receiving the power and the output component vary depending on the gear ratio needed.

Clutches and Bands

The clutches and bands provide the holding and power application to the planetary gears. Bands activated by hydraulic pistons operate as brakes, squeezing a section of the planetary gears to stop them. The clutches consist of cylinders containing disks that, when pressurized with hydraulic fluid, lock in place to apply power as needed to the planetary gears. The 1999 Camry has forward and direct clutches, as well as three bands --- also called brakes.

Valve Body

The valve body consists of a series of passageways that allow hydraulic fluid to pass through to the clutches and pistons as needed. A solenoid valve releases hydraulic fluid into the valve body passages. The paths connect to various places in the transmission that require fluid pressure at different times. The 1999 Camry has two solenoid valves located in the valve body.

Other Components

The transmission has an oil pump that provides the pressure to make the hydraulic system operate correctly. Multiple seals and gaskets prevent the oil from leaking and to keep it flowing where it needs to go. Most modern transmissions also have multiple electronic components controlled by the power train control module.

When you see the "Check Engine" light on your Toyota Camrys display panel, it has illuminated because of the ECU, or "Electronic Control Unit." This is a computer that stores codes sent to it by sensors positioned throughout the vehicle. When this light comes on, you should take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic or fix it yourself as soon as possible. Once the problem is fixed, you can reset the system and turn the light off manually.

Instructions

1

Locate the fuse panel cover under the steering column. Pull down on it with your fingers to remove it.

2

Examine the diagram on the fuse panel cover and find the electronic control unit fuse.

3

Remove the fuse puller from inside the fuse panel and use it to pull the fuse out for the electronic control unit.

4

Put the key into the ignition and turn on the car but dont turn over the engine. Wait a few minutes then put the fuse back in place. You should notice the check engine light blinking a few times on the instrument panel, then it will go off.

5

Turn off the engine and replace the fuse panel cover.

The name "Camry" is an anglicized interpretation of the cars original nomenclature "Kanmuri," which means "crown" in Japanese. Little could Toyota have known when it introduced the car in 1982 how appropriate that name would become, as the Camry would eventually be crowned the king of compact sedans in America.

Ignition Function

The basic purpose of any automobiles ignition system is to ignite the air/fuel in the cylinders. Three basic parts comprise the ignition system: the triggering mechanism that sends energy to the spark plugs, the ignition coil that amplifies the triggering energy to create a powerful spark and the spark plug that receives that energy to make the air/fuel mixture detonate. The shorter the distance between the ignition coil and plug, the less energy the system loses through resistance in the wire.

Coil Pack Ignition

Ideally, a spark plug should be connected directly to the ignition coil so that every bit of the coils energy goes into creating a spark. This wasnt practical on older, distributor-driven cars; the distributor itself was the weak link in the system, so the gains would have been minimal. It wasnt until the mid-1980s that computers and magnetic sensors were cheap enough, powerful enough and sophisticated enough to detect crankshaft position and trigger the coil without a distributor. Once these were mass-produced, manufacturers began using a computer to trigger multiple coils in a "coil pack." Each coil provided energy to two cylinders.

Direct Ignition

Direct ignition is an evolution of coil-pack ignition and uses a single coil mounted directly to the back of the spark plug instead of one coil for every two cylinders. Direct ignition is the most theoretically perfect ignition possible with todays technology, offering a very powerful, computer-controlled spark without relying on a single moving component. The Camry doesnt actually use a coil pack; it has direct ignition with one small coil-pack-style coil per cylinder.

Failure

One of the direct ignition systems strongest trump cards is that it uses solid-state technology. There are no moving parts to wear out; even the crankshaft position sensor is fully magnetic, so it cant wear out through normal use as a mechanical component would. Aside from computer failure, the only way that a direct ignition system can fail is if the coil itself internally shorts out or something happens to the wiring between the coils and the computer.

If you suspect ignition coil failure, simply unplug the wiring harness from the top of the plug and see if the engine changes pitch or idle quality. Of course, the Camrys on-board diagnostics system will already have detected a coil malfunction and triggered a check engine light, so this might action might not be necessary.

To access a 2005 Toyota Camrys oil filter, lift or jack up the vehicle. The oil filter is located toward the front of the vehicle, next to the oil pan.

Safety Issues

Any time you are going to remove or replace an oil filter, wear safety glasses and gloves. Even if you wont be changing the oil itself, removing the filter involves possible contact with engine oil. Never attempt to remove an oil filter while the 2005 Camrys engine is running. Depending on the brand of filter, you may need an oil removal wrench.

Removal

Before removing the filter, place an oil drip pan directly beneath it. Slowly unscrew the filter to allow oil to drain out. Then unscrew the filter, but be careful of the oil within the filter. Dump this oil into the drip pan. Look at the filter and ensure the gasket is not stuck to the mounting base. With a clean shop towel, wipe the mounting base clean.

Replacement

Apply a film of clean engine oil to the new filters gasket, which helps create a seal between the gasket and the mounting base. Screw the new filter into place, but do not overtighten and potentially strip the mounting base.

Two Different Sizes

Before replacing the 2005 Camrys oil filter, ensure that you have bought the right size filter. A 2005 Camry with a four-cylinder engine requires a different size filter than a six-cylinder engine. There are no universal sizes for oil filters, and manufacturers feature different part numbers.