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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2 L4 GAS

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:

  • Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft code.
  • Depress 1 (PROG) while depressing righthand side of TUNE SEEK button,- - - will appear in tape operation display.
  • To enter the first digit, depress 1 (PROG) button repeatedly until the number of times depressed equals the first digit b...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1995-04 Avalon, 1999-01 Solara & 1992-01 Camry 3.0L Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry CE 3.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry LE 3.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove brake caliper and support with wire, then the rotor, Fig. .
  • Place a dial indicator near center of axle hub and check backlash in bearing shaft direction, Fig. . If backlash is greater than .002 inch, replace bearing.
  • Place a dial indicator at surface of axle hub outside hub bolt and check hub runout, Fig. . If runout is greater than .002 inch, replace axle hub.
  • Install rotor and brake caliper, then remove driveshaft locknut while applying brakes.
  • Remove brake caliper and support with wire. Remove rotor.
  • Remove AB...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt, adjusting lock bolt, and adjusting bolt, then remove drive belt, Fig. .
  • Disconnect alternator connector.
  • Disconnect alternator to battery cable.
  • Di...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Air Bag Warning Lamp -> 1990-2001 Camry
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2 L4 GAS

The air bag system warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp will light during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that no faults are present. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the air bag system is indicated. The air bag system must be diagnosed and repaired, then the following procedures can be used to reset the warning lamp.

  • Connect service wires to check conn...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain coolant from engine and radiator into a suitable container.
  • Remove cruise control actuator cover.
  • Disconnect upper radiator and coolant reservoir hoses from radiator.
  • Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine, then transaxle oil cooler extension lines.
  • Disconnect electric cooling fan and temperature sensor connectors, then ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry XLE 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Loosen pivot bolt and adjusting lock bolt on alternator.
  • Loosen drive belt tension by adjusting bolt on alternato...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Camry cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2 L4 GASSeat Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Floor Wire
  • Connector BR-1
  • Floor No.2 Wire
  • Seat No.1 Wire
  • Seat No.2 Wire
  • I/P Relay Locations, J1 Through W6 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Camry CE 3.0 V6 GASI/P Relay Locations, J1 Through W6 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Camry CE 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Stop Light Switch
  • Turn Signal Flasher
  • Rheostat
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Camry cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Taillight Relay
  • Battery
  • Ashtray Illumination
  • Blower Switch
  • Hazard Switch
  • 1997 Toyota Camry LE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Camry LE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Cruise Control Actuator
  • Cruise Control Indicator
  • Cruise Control Sw
  • Stop Light SW
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Toyota Camry cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry LE 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Camry LE 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Toyota Camry AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Toyota Camry cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Toyota Camry cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Toyota Camry cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Toyota Camry cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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