version 4 and 4.5

[starbeezy]

Please explain what is the difference between versions 4 and 4.5.


I own a 1999 Camry.

Thanks.

[DJT853]

healights
tail lights
grille
slight differences in bumpers
interior colors
new stereo for 4.5

Thats all I can think of

I drive a 4.5 btw. 2000

[starbeezy]

Thanks.

I now know ehat I need to change just to fit my clear corners. I might as well do an entire front bumper / light conversion now.

[ASG14]

Originally Posted by starbeezy

Thanks.

I now know ehat I need to change just to fit my clear corners. I might as well do an entire front bumper / light conversion now.

The 4.0 uses 1 bulb for the headlight, and 4.5 uses 2 (Or the other way around, I forgot).

[fox_prime]

Noticeable differences:

Gen4 = '97-'99
-dull headlights
-horizontal taillights

Gen4.5 = '00-'01
-clear headlights
-slanted taillights

[Mike Gerber]

The generation 4.5 also went to all 15 inch wheels, including the 4 cylinder models which had 14 inch wheels on the generation 4's. I believe the generaion 4.5's also added an outside temperature indicator on the clock, but I'm not certain on exactly what year that started.

Mike

[DrewsCam]

Originally Posted by DJT853

healights
tail lights
grille
slight differences in bumpers
interior colors
new stereo for 4.5

Thats all I can think of

I drive a 4.5 btw. 2000

wtf is a healight lol

[leasaunce]

Originally Posted by ASG14

The 4.0 uses 1 bulb for the headlight, and 4.5 uses 2 (Or the other way around, I forgot).

unless you're driving an Australia Version Camry

[Trdkamuri510]

okay lets see the differences:

headlights
tail lights
rear bumper
front bumper
parking lamps
wiring harnesses
bodyline was removed (the indention on the gen4 was smoothed out on the 4.5
moldings are different
interior colors are slightly varired and cloth has a different pattern
grey leather is actually DARKER on the 4.5
plastic interior peices were single toned (all grey vs light grey and dark grey)
different stereo (jbl for top of the line xle w/ amp that was a full double din)
engine hoses are run slightly different for intake (5s-fe)
coil packs on some m
grill
mcv20 for all vs svx20
manual tranny dropped off xle only a ce option
brakes were different too slightly
97v6 had 96 below pads
00 up had solara pads (smaller surface)

there is a ton more to it as well for the USDM i can go on and on

[ASG14]

Ok, and for those of you that are anal, the 1999-2000 changes, .

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 16” aluminum alloy wheel and wheel cap has been added.
-The styling of the 15” 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) requirement.
-The system for detecting evaporative emission leaks has been changed. For details, see the General 2000

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.
-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 model to accommodate the performance of the 5S-FNE engine.

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.

18. Audio
-An integrated, 2DIN size radio, cassette, and CD player unit is provided on the CE and LE grade models.
-An integrated, 2DIN size radio, cassette, and CD changer unit and JBL speakers are provided on the XLE grade model as standard equipment, and on the LE grade model except the 5S-FNE engine model as optional equipment.
-3-way rear speakers are used for the 5S-FNE engine model

[95WhiteCamry]

^^ geek !!!

[Tom 2000]

ABS, which was standard equipment on 1997-1999 4-cyl LE became optional on 2000-2001 4-cyl LE. However, the 2000 4-cyl LE came with bigger diameter front disc brakes (with the standard 15" wheels). In 2001, the CE got the same bigger brakes and wheels (with different wheel covers) as well.

2000-2001 LE models have 6-speakers standard, 4-cyl (5S-FE) engine made slightly more power (136 HP vs 133 HP)

[mr.nitro]

old thread I know, but I was told a trunk lid off a gen 4.5 won't fit a gen 4. is this true? why?

[LynchburgCSI]

Originally Posted by mr.nitro

old thread I know, but I was told a trunk lid off a gen 4.5 won't fit a gen 4. is this true? why?

The lights are shaped differently.

[mr.nitro]

but say I wanted to use 00-01 lights, would everything else bolt up?