Rear Door Courtesy Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH and LH sides.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE REAR DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and switch.
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Courtesy Light Switch
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