Please Note: It is preferable to park on a flat surface, as you will have to engage and disengage the hand brake and shift from gears to neutral. If you cannot do so and are obliged to install the short shifter on a slightly inclined surface, place wooden blocks in front and behind the wheels to prevent the car from moving while you’re working. Please read this manual completely before beginning to work on your car. Estimated Installation Time: 60 minutes shifter only, 75 minutes with base bushings
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Toyota’s Camry Solara coupe is all-new for 2004. This second-generation Solara was developed by the Toyota Technical
Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, designed by the company’s Calty center in Newport Beach, California, and is built at a
Toyota plant in Kentucky. Its new look, which is both sportier and more elegant, is reminiscent of the Lexus SC430, most
noticeably in its flowing surfaces and rounded rear.
Two engines are available: a 157-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a new 3.3-liter V-6 that makes 225 horsepower and 240
lb-ft of torque-a gain of 27 hp and 28 lb-ft over the previous 3.0-liter V-6. The four has a standard five-speed manual
transmission or an optional four-speed automatic, while the six is coupled with a new five-speed automatic with a manual
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1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. 2 Unclip and remove the radio trim panel including the a/c vent. (Figure A) 3 Remove (4) 10 MM bolts securing the radio. Unplug and remove the radio.
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
1 Snap the Double DIN Trim plate into the rear of the factory radio trim panel. (Figure A)
DOUBLE DIN RADIO PROVISION STACKED ISO MOUNT UNITS PROVISION
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
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Installation Procedure A. Check Kit Contents 1. Check kit for contents and damage.
B. Vehicle Preparation 1. Open vehicle hood. 2. Use blankets to protect the front grille area and the front seat area. 3. Set parking brake. 4. Put transmission in Neutral. 5. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery at the terminal.
C. Removal Procedure: OE Air Filter Enclosure 1. Remove air cleaner lid. i. Unfasten the 3 hook clamps. (Fig. C1) ii. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the intake hose to the air cleaner lid. (Fig. C1) 10 mm Socket iii. Unplug the Mass Air Flow Sensor connector. (Fig. C2) iv. Remove wire harness from the air cleaner lid. v. Remove OE air filter lid from engine bay. vi. Remove OE air filter.
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In the fall of 2008, Quality Control Systems Corp. analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Early Warning Reporting system through the first quarter of 2008. Our analysis showed that injuries allegedly related to vehicle speed control failures in the 2007 Lexus ES 350 had risen to first place in our rankings of unusual patterns of claims. In fourth place on the list was the twin vehicle to the Lexus ES 350, the 2007 Toyota Camry. The Camry claims were also related to vehicle speed control. Our analysis was published on October 24, 2008 by the Vehicle Safety Information Resource Center on its web.
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Paint formulations are determined by each paint company. For questions about formulas or color matching, call your paint supplier or one of the companies listed at the end of this service bulletin. The number following the paint description is the paint process used during the vehicle manufacture:
1 – Two-stage process. Clear coat is applied over the color coat.
2 – Two-stage process. A small amount of color is mixed in the clear coat and applied over the color.
3 – Single-stage process. No clear coat is applied.
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Engine L/GL/GLS GL V6/Limited Type 4-cylinder 16-valve Inline CVVT DOHC 24-valve DOHC V6 Displacement 2.0L (1,975 cc) 2.7L (2,656 cc) Bore & Stroke (mm) 82.0 x 93.5 86.7 x 75.0 Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1 Horsepower @ RPM 140 @ 6,000 173 @ 6,000 Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM 136 @ 4,500 178 @ 4,000 Transmission 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC™ Brakes Front Power-assisted Ventilated Discs Rear Power-assisted Solid Discs Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) (more…)

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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Use this schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada or in any of the following conditions; if only OCCASIONALLY driven in these conditions, use the Normal Conditions schedule.
Severe Driving Conditions
- Less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip
- In extremely; hot weather (over 90°F/32°C)
- Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving
- Trailer towing
- On muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads
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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Use this schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada or in any of the following conditions; if only OCCASIONALLY driven in these conditions, use the Normal Conditions schedule.
Severe Driving Conditions
- Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip in freezing temperatures, or driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
- Driving in extremely hot (over 90 ºF/32 ºC) conditions.
- Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving, such as a taxi or a commercial delivery vehicle.
- Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
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Maximum Towing Capacity (kg) With Trailer Brake: 907 Without Trailer Brake: 748 Transmission 5-Speed Manual S 4-speed Auto O 5-Speed Auto – SHIFTRONIC™ O Curb Weight Manual transmission FWD 1,691 Auto transmission FWD 1,724 Auto transmission AWD – Drive Configuration Front-wheel Drive S AWD – Brakes Front: Ventilated Disc, Twin Piston Rear: Solid Disc ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) Electrical System Battery 68 AH Alternator 13.5 V/130 AMP Ignition Electronic Distributorless Frame Construction Unitized Body (more…)

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