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Another newbie question, my 99 Camry has the combination CD and cassette unit, can it be pulled out and replaced with the CD Only unit? (Plug/plug replacement)?
CD only radio interchangeable with CD/cassette unit?
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Every Gen3/4 *stock* headunit has a cassette and CD. There is no stock Gen3/4 Camry din or double din that has a CD only. The Gen8 Corolla LE models w/ optional CD was a CD only single din.
You might be better off upgrading to an aftermarket one. Depending on how your car is setup, you may or may not have an factory amp.
Recently I found out that the 6-speaker setup in Gen4 Camry (not 100% sure what years) does not give a clear indication if it has a factory amp or not.
00-01
-Many 6-speaker Camry setup in the 00-01 have the double din radio without factory external amp.
-The JBL (LE optional, XLE standard) models from 00-01 have the logo on the speaker grills (JBL). These models will have an external amp behind the glove compartment as well as a 1 plug to the radio
97-98/possible99?
-4 speaker setup (no tweeters) is no external amp. Uses build in headunit amp
-6 Speaker setup *not confirmed 100%* could possible include a toyota external amp. I'm quite positive this is for the 97-98, but not sure for the 99 as some one reported having JBL in the 1999 Camry. AFAIK and as far as I have observed in the junkyard, I have not seen a 1999 Camry JBL model yet. HOWEVER, AFAIK the JBL + Toyota partnership started somewhere in 1999 -/+ a year. Again, best way is to look behind the glove compartment or check behind the factory radio. JBL models will use 2ohm speaker rated 15/20watts. Toyota premium will use I believe 4ohm rated the same wattage as well.
Picture of my 1998 Camry LE V6 w/ premium audio 6 spk setup
Picture of a 2000 Camry LE V6 w/ JBL audio 6 spk setup
Depending which one you have will determind the radio harness.
No amp (or by-pass factory amp by disconnecting the amp plugs), use https://www.amazon.com/Metra-70-176...80610321&sr=8-1&keywords=toyota+radio+harness
Intergrating factory amp , use https://www.amazon.com/Metra-70-811...80610370&sr=8-6&keywords=toyota+radio+harness
EDIT: Forgot the original question...
If you do want to grab a Corolla 8th Gen (1999-2002) single din CD only, the Corolla only had the option to use the head unit amp and no external. If you do this route, it should be a direct swap (plug and play). For Camry w/ the external TOYOTA or JBL Amp, you can unplug the amp by-pass plugs and plug directly into the head unit.
You might be better off upgrading to an aftermarket one. Depending on how your car is setup, you may or may not have an factory amp.
Recently I found out that the 6-speaker setup in Gen4 Camry (not 100% sure what years) does not give a clear indication if it has a factory amp or not.
00-01
-Many 6-speaker Camry setup in the 00-01 have the double din radio without factory external amp.
-The JBL (LE optional, XLE standard) models from 00-01 have the logo on the speaker grills (JBL). These models will have an external amp behind the glove compartment as well as a 1 plug to the radio
97-98/possible99?
-4 speaker setup (no tweeters) is no external amp. Uses build in headunit amp
-6 Speaker setup *not confirmed 100%* could possible include a toyota external amp. I'm quite positive this is for the 97-98, but not sure for the 99 as some one reported having JBL in the 1999 Camry. AFAIK and as far as I have observed in the junkyard, I have not seen a 1999 Camry JBL model yet. HOWEVER, AFAIK the JBL + Toyota partnership started somewhere in 1999 -/+ a year. Again, best way is to look behind the glove compartment or check behind the factory radio. JBL models will use 2ohm speaker rated 15/20watts. Toyota premium will use I believe 4ohm rated the same wattage as well.
Picture of my 1998 Camry LE V6 w/ premium audio 6 spk setup
Picture of a 2000 Camry LE V6 w/ JBL audio 6 spk setup
Depending which one you have will determind the radio harness.
No amp (or by-pass factory amp by disconnecting the amp plugs), use https://www.amazon.com/Metra-70-176...80610321&sr=8-1&keywords=toyota+radio+harness
Intergrating factory amp , use https://www.amazon.com/Metra-70-811...80610370&sr=8-6&keywords=toyota+radio+harness
EDIT: Forgot the original question...
If you do want to grab a Corolla 8th Gen (1999-2002) single din CD only, the Corolla only had the option to use the head unit amp and no external. If you do this route, it should be a direct swap (plug and play). For Camry w/ the external TOYOTA or JBL Amp, you can unplug the amp by-pass plugs and plug directly into the head unit.
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