FRONT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH (for Sedan): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip
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REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
1. Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER (See REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Locating Rear Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip
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REMOVE FRONT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH
1. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, remove the screw.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front door courtesy switch.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Door Courtesy Switch Screw
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