2002 Toyota Wiring Diagrams

Occupying the middle of Toyota’s five-model sport utility vehicle lineup, the 4Runner ranks in size below the Sequoia and Land Cruiser but above the Highlander and RAV4. Modifications to the available Sport Edition Package include optional tube steps, integrated fog lights, and color-keyed fender flares, bumpers and grille. Other new features for 2002 include a Chrome Package that adds chrome accents to the exterior of the SR5, and 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels are standard on both the SR5 and Limited models.

Toyota’s top model is considerably more distinctive in appearance and more noticeable than the company’s class-leading, smaller Camry sedan on which it was based. Restyled for 2000, at which time the Avalon gained some interior space, the upscale front-drive family sedan is unchanged for 2002.

Hoping to broaden both its image and appeal beyond what it deems the “big middle” of the car-buying population, Toyota has introduced a fifth-generation version of its midsize front-drive sedan. The Camry has been the best-selling car in the U.S. market for the past four years, though sales slipped somewhat during 2000 as the Honda Accord made a strong showing.

A modest face-lift for 2002 is evident on Toyota’s Camry-derived midsize two-door coupe and convertible. Appearance revisions include a fresh front fascia with a restyled grille, bumper and headlights. Daytime running lights have been installed, with an “off” switch. A new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is available, but the V-6 is unchanged. A new Appearance Package is offered for the SE coupe.

Changes are few in 2002 for Toyota’s low-slung, rakish sport coupe, which aims at a younger audience than the sporty Toyota Camry Solara. This year’s Celica adds a mesh grille to the front bumper. A new factory-installed Action option package adds $1,590 to the price and includes an aggressive front bumper, rocker panels, a rear aero bumper that is made of durable polyurethane, and an adjustable rear wing.

Following a face-lift for 2001, Toyota’s front-drive subcompact sedan sees no changes for 2002. A near-twin of the Chevrolet Prizm, which will be dropped after the 2002 model year, the Corolla has been Toyota’s second-best seller behind the midsize Camry. According to Automotive News, Toyota dealers sold 230,156 Corollas during 2000.

Sometimes being different pays off in sales. And sometimes it doesn’t. The final score has not yet been tallied for Toyota’s newest entry-level sedan, which fits below the better-known Corolla in both size and price. So far, the ECHO has proven to be something less than a sensation.

Introduced early in 2001, the car-based Highlander is the newest of Toyota’s sport utility vehicles. It’s the fifth member of Toyota’s SUV lineup. Though structurally related to the Lexus RX 300, the Highlander is a little larger and has a different squared-off appearance. Fender creases are prominent, and fewer features are standard than on the RX 300, which costs considerably more. Both models are offered with front-drive or all-wheel drive.

Smaller in dimensions than the newer Sequoia, Toyota’s most costly full-size sport utility vehicle has a history that dates back to the company’s early days in the U.S. market. It is the slowest-selling member of the company’s SUV group, with only 15,509 Land Cruisers sold during 2000 — and that figure represents a slight drop from the previous year.

Although Toyota’s hybrid-powered four-door, five-passenger sedan might look a little strange, it’s attracting more attention than expected — and not just from environmentally concerned drivers. The Prius is “a little more mainstream now,” says Don Esmond, vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division. “It wasn’t just launching a car, it was launching a new technology,” he said. In summer 2001, anyone seeking a Prius faced a three- to four-month waiting list.

With the RAV4’s introduction in the 1997 model year, Toyota became one of the first manufacturers to offer a small, car-based sport utility vehicle. A second-generation RAV4 debuted for 2001, which was wider and longer than the original and came with a more powerful 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Except for new body colors and color-keyed bumpers on the L model, the RAV4 is unchanged for 2002.

Launched during the 2001 model year, Toyota’s newest full-size sport utility vehicle evolved from the Tundra pickup truck and is built at the same Indiana plant. At 204 inches long, it’s about the size of the Ford Expedition and is considerably longer than Toyota’s own Land Cruiser. Because of its recent debut, the Sequoia is basically unchanged for 2002, except for new front fog lamps and keyless entry, which are now available as stand-alone options for the SR5 model. The Sequoia comes in SR5 and upscale Limited trim levels.

A new Symphony Package is available for the LE edition of Toyota’s front-wheel-drive minivan, which is offered in a choice of three body colors. A substantial list of extra items in the option group includes captain’s chairs in the first two rows, a premium JBL cassette/CD stereo with eight speakers, a six-way power driver’s seat, heated mirrors and Symphony badging.

All Tacomas get a new A-pillar assist grip for 2002. A moonroof will not be available on PreRunners, and the S-Runner’s side door badging is color-keyed.

Introduced for 2000, the Tundra was the first full-size Japanese-brand pickup and the first with a V-8 engine option. A limited-slip differential is newly available for V-8 models, and the SR5 can have new optional chrome-style wheels. Limited models now come with several new standard features, which include a premium cassette/in-dash CD changer audio system, antilock brakes, daytime running lights, keyless entry and an anti-theft system.