2000 Toyota Camry Solara Service and Repair Manual

The 2000 Camry Solara is the two-door half of the Camry line, sold that year as a coupe and as a convertible in SE and SLE form. This service and repair manual is written for the 2000 Solara specifically, so the figures and procedures in it are the ones Toyota published for this body and model year rather than something carried over from a neighboring year.

Engines

• 2.2L inline-four (5S-FE) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Trims

• SE, 2D Convertible
• SE, 2D Coupe, Automatic
• SE, 2D Coupe, Standard
• SLE, 2D Convertible
• SLE, 2D Coupe

Known issues on the 2000 Camry Solara. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the rear suspension: due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas, and after extended use of the vehicle the rear axle shafts could fail or break. Owners have filed 80 complaints against the 2000 Camry Solara, and Toyota has issued 80 technical service bulletins for it.

Whether you are inspecting a rear axle for the recall condition, tracing a noise from the back of the car, or working through a scheduled service interval, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your 2000 Camry Solara.