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Entry Lock And Unlock Switch: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  3. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  4. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER (for Driver Side)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER (for Front Passenger Side)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector
    2. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), loosen the screw
      Fig 1: Locating Connector Bolts
      G05754572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the front door outside handle assembly as shown in the illustration
      Fig 2: Removing Front Door Outside Handle Assembly
      G05252821Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002