*** READ FIRST -- Official Gen 5 & 6 DIY and General Info Sticky! ***

[CharmCityES]

Here is a sticky with links to the various DIY projects we have going here. They’re specified as being Gen 5-related, Gen 6-related, or general. Best of luck with your DIYs! Thank you to all the creators of these DIYs...it is because of you that these are a possibility! And remember, we assume no responsibility for your mistakes. Enjoy! -- Corey

It would be a good idea for any person doing DIY work to purchase a Haynes or Chilton manual that will answer most any repair question. If you have something you think should be added to this sticky, or if you see something that is in error, please send a PM with the link/information to any of the Camry section Moderators. Thank you, and please check back occasionally for updates. -- TrailDust




Brakes, Steering, and Suspension:

Gen 5: Brake Fluid Flush
Gen 5: Steering Issues
Gen 5: TRD Rear Sway Bar Settings
Gen 6: Aftermarket Suspension
Gen 6: Suspension Thread (Coils, Springs, Sway Bar, Strut Bar....)
Gen 6: TRD Spring Install (works for Gen 5 as well)



Engine Maintenance, Modifications, and Repair:

Gen 5: Engine Modification Discussion
Gen 5: 4cyl (2AZ-FE) Serpentine Belt Replacement
Gen 5: 4cyl (2AZ-FE) Spark Plug Change
Gen 5: Thermostat Inspection & Coolant Flush
Gen 5: Water Pump & Drive Belt Replacement (with pictures) for 2.4L 4cyl (2AZ-FE)
Gen 6: Oil Change
Gen 6: Official TRD Exhaust Thread
Gen 6: Turboing the V6 or the 2.4 I4 Gen 6
General: Battery Group Size Chart
General: Free Fault Codes
General: Interference Engines & Timing Belt Replacement Recommendations from Gates.com
General: Motor Oil: Synthetic or Conventional oil? Which one should I use?
General: Motor Oil: Toyota Required Oils. GF-4 and non-GF-4 Listed
General: Seafoaming



Exterior Modifications & Maintenance:

Gen 5: Projector Headlight Retrofit
Gen 5: Fog Light Install
Gen 5: Independent Foglight Mod
Gen 5: Interior Squeaking/Rubbing Noise? Windshield Clip TSB
Gen 6: DIY Guide: Black (Custom color) Housing Headlights
Gen 6: Bodykits...Naristo
Gen 6: Bumper Removal
Gen 6: DIY GUIDE: Replacing Spark Plugs on 2az-fe
Gen 6: Fog Lights & Their Alternatives
Gen 6: RKsport Camry Kit
Gen 6: SE Trunk Lift
Gen 6: Taillight Removal
Gen 6: Fog light install DIY supplement
Gen 6: Replace upper gril
Gen 6: LED door handles
Gen 6: Signal Side Mirror Thread
Gen 6: LED power folding mirrors w/ JDM OEM switch assembly


General: Cold Cathode Trunk Lighting
General: Covering Squirrel Spotters
General: Headlight Adjustment
General: HID Question? Read Here First
General: Taking Apart Headlights
General: Illuminated Emblems


Interior Maintenance & Repair:

Gen 5: Door Panel Removal & Squealing Window Repair
Gen 5: Trunk Light Repair Procedure
Gen 6: Radio, Door Panel, Rear Deck, and Tweeter Removal
General: Cold Weather Dashboard Rattle Fix on the Gen 5 & Gen 6



Interior Modifications:

Gen 5: Changing Shifter Plate Lights
Gen 5: Steering Wheel Audio Control Lighting Change
Gen 5: Turn Off That Annoying Seatbelt Chime!
Gen 6: Changing Steering Wheel Audio/Bluetooth Control Lights
Gen 6 DIY Short Shifter
Gen 6: Lighted Doorsills
Gen 6: OEM NAV Retrofit
Gen 6: Seatbelt Warning Noise...How To Turn It Off!
Gen 6: Wiring Footwell Lighting to Dome Light
General: Auto Dimming Mirror Install
General: Instrument Cluster LED Swap
General: LED Information/Sizes
General: LED Swapping
Part 1 - LED's Installed. Youtube vid.
Part 2 - DIY Interior Lights (Map, Dome, Shifter, Courtesy Doors, Trunk, and License Plates)
General: Master List of LED Bulb Sizes & DIY/Tutorials for Interior/Exterior Lights



Miscellaneous:

Gen 5: Gen 5 Sign-in
Gen 5: Gen 5ers Where You At?
Gen 5: Remote Programming
Gen 6: 2007 VS 2008
Gen 6: Do You Hear A Clunk When Starting Out In Your Camry? It's The ABS System Performing A Check
Gen 6: TSB Listing
Gen 6: Warm Up Your Car Without Remote Start
General: Maintenance Required Light
General: Ultimate Retrofit/HID Thread



Tires and Wheels:

General: Aggressive Fitment, Stretched Tires, Rolling/Pulling Fenders, etc.
General: Lexus OEM rims on the Gen 5 & Gen 6
General: Recommended Wheel, Tire, Offset
General: Widest Gen 5 Setups
General: Wheel and Tire Offset Calculator



Transmission Maintenance & Repair:

Gen 6: TSB: That damn transmission flare!




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[white07cam]

Courtesty of lammydi; "just posting information I've gathered"

MAINT REQD light so it will quit blinking:
a) With the Engine ON click your Odometer/TripA/TripB selector knob so
the display shows TRIP A
b) Turn the car off
c) Turn the key 1 click to ACC (accessory mode)
d) While in ACC, press and hold the selector knob in (don't worry that
can't see anything on the dashboard.)
e) While you are still holding the selector knob, click the key 1 more
position to the ON position.
f) If you do it correctly, you will see the TripA display change to some
numbers and then start blinking quickly. you will also see the MAINT
REQD blinking quickly. After about 5 seconds of holding the knob in
the display should show 0000000000000 then go away.
Start the car up, and no more MAINT REQD light until you put another 4500miles on the car!

[TrailDust]

This is an update notice to all Gen 5 & 6 owners. This DIY sticky has been reorganized and edited to make it easier for people to navigate and find information. If you find errors with any of the links or information, or if you have suggestions to add more information, please PM me or one of the other Camry moderators with the details and relevant link. Thanks!