Rear Door Courtesy Switch: 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 REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
1. Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip
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REMOVE REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, remove the screw and the rear door courtesy switch.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rear Door Courtesy Switch Screw
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