Parts for your 2012 Toyota Camry-Drive belt

2012 Toyota Camry drive belt — what it does and when to replace it

Short answer: a drive belt is fitted to 2012 Toyota Camry petrol models, but not to the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Toyota’s Repair Manual for the 2012 Camry (engine sections for 2AR‑FE 2.5L and 2GR‑FE 3.5L) includes “Drive Belt” removal/installation procedures, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog lists V‑ribbed belt part numbers for these engines. Gates and Dayco application catalogues also specify a serpentine belt for the 2.5L/3.5L petrol Camry. By contrast, Toyota’s New Car Features (AVV50, 2AR‑FXE) notes the Hybrid uses an electric water pump and electric A/C compressor, has no alternator, and therefore no accessory drive belt