Yes. A while back I wrote a rather extensive DIY on the subject here:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/1...92-1996-1997-2001/430667-definitive-gen4-gen4-5-front-end-conversion-guide.html

 

Yes. A while back I wrote a rather extensive DIY on the subject here:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/1...92-1996-1997-2001/430667-definitive-gen4-gen4-5-front-end-conversion-guide.html

Thank You for the speedy info and the PICTURES!

 

Here is my progress so far.

Step 1. found a 2001 Camry headlight to practice with before installing brand new ones.

Step 2. Removed Driver's side headlight - This is what it looks like.

Step 3. Bent the headlight support bracket out of the way. (Just pushed it to the left or right) It is riveted to the bumper

Step 4. Trim the bumper cover plastic back. (not sure how much needs trimmed yet , so just started with the back side where it can't be seen.)
Not sure if I needed to do this on my car. On the other side this will be my last step.

I found out later, the inner corner is where the bumper needs cut - marked in red. That lip but test fit before cutting. (mine is already cracked there)

Step 5. Through research, 'slavie' posted this picture of where he though the cut will be:
Original Post : http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/103-3rd-4th-generation-1992-1996-1997-2001/430667-definitive-gen4-gen4-5-front-end-conversion-guide.html

This is the start of my cuts.

You will want to make sure you have the proper cutting tools.
I started off with a battery powered Dremel Tool. The battery died so the cutting was taking forever - recharging.
I went out and bought a bigger rotary tool and the cutting went a lot faster with more power.

I ended up cutting a lot more then I thought I needed to, for my practice headlight to fit.

Before

After

This is where I cut.

Step 6. Inserted the 2001 light and found the bottom mounting hole does NOT line up - BUT there is a hole in the plastic that just about lines up.

So I ground the plastic away just enough for the bolt fit.

Bolt Installed

Step 7. The top outside bolt hole does not line up for some reason.
I ground away a little tab on the back of the housing.
But it still doesn't line up.
.....Hmmmmmmmm

Cut it as close as you can and the top bracket WILL fit.

Step 8. Hint explained by 97trdcamry (http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/103-3rd-4th-generation-1992-1996-1997-2001/162282-how-00-01-headlight-conversion-w-minimal-parts-no-56k-no-56k.html )

I took the adjustment off the 1999 headlight and replace it where the fixed mounting point on the 2001 headlight was.
It lines up prefect.

I didn't realize how bad the corner lights would look as others stated.
I guess I will need to upgrade those.


Next will be the wiring. I'm waiting for the harness to come in from Ebay.
And I still need to buy the new headlights.
I practiced with this used headlight so I didn't mess up a new headlight (making it Not Returnable) if this mod did work out

 

Looking good so far.

I just noticed on your pic, are those 3 small holes, and that large rectangular hole used for anything on the US camry? Just curious, as that's where the headlamp height adjustment motor is going on the EU/JDM models. In case someone was wondering and maybe wanted to install it. It's on both gen 4 and 4.5.

Here's how the motor is installed and works (note i've temporary removed the bracket to fasten the turn-signal lamp in this video):

 

Looking good so far.

I just noticed on your pic, are those 3 small holes, and that large rectangular hole used for anything on the US camry?

Wow that's NEAT!!!!!!

The circles are not used on my US Carmy, though the square is where the headlight adjustment fits (manual/screw adjustment).

 

This is the wiring harness I bought.
I ordered 1 for the low beams and 1 for the high beams.
I'm going to splice a 9003 adapter in.

 

Good work! You did a way better job in taking pictures than I did. Somehow I forgot to take some important pics along the way.

You will notice the increase in light output immediately with the new lights. Enjoy!

 

You will notice the increase in light output immediately with the new lights. Enjoy!

That's exactly the main reason I am doing this.

 

This is the conector I am getting.
HALF THE Wiring is already DONE!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380448899958?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D380448899958%26_rdc%3D1
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Keep in mind: those dual-filament light bulbs work in two ways - low beam, or high beam. Normally, when you have high beam you also have low beam. If you just split the connector, you'll have either or, but not both. Also, DRL adds another layer of complexity if your car has it and you plan on keeping it.

 

Excellent Point. I may look into that after I get them to work first. I will look over your post some more and try to figure it out.

 

The parts are starting to come in.

It's like Christmas over here!

 

Here is the before:

After

You can see how the 2001 Gen 4.5 corner lights fit much better then the 1999.

And with the 1999 corner light still on

 

The light output is so much better. I'm glad I did this!
Also, as slavie was saying, when I turn the high beams on, the low beams turn off because I split the connection.
The high beams work amazing. I don't need the low beams on at the same time right now.

 

The new lights on Low beam.

Still Low beam

High beams (only) Same View

 

Then I found where to disconnect the Day Time Running light - The grey plug