Pry up the switch panel and unplug it.
Removing back door panel 2010 corolla.
With your screwdrivers pry up the top of the door pull and remove the two phillips screws.
Unclip the door latch rod.
Insert your trim removal tool into the edge of the door panel and work it around the entire edge to disengage its clips.
This may require a bit of jiggling to loosen the panel.
Pull the little phillips clip out on the side of the door panel.
Use a putty knife to unpin the door panel from the door.
Pry up the corner panel on the inside side of the side mirror.
You need to transfer those clips back onto the panel before you connect the door back.
Pull up the armrest panel and remove the exposed phillips screws.
Some of the clips on the panel may come off and stay on the clips on the door.
Do so gently and don t damage the panel.
Gently pull up on the black plastic retaining tab at the top of the door opener and lock mechanism to release it.
Disconnect the wiring harness.
Pull the door opener handle and lock unlock mechanism out of the door panel.
Once loose remove the panel from the door shell when all the clips are loose lift up on the panel to release the lip at the top of the door.
Remove and set aside the door handle.
Pry up the switch panel.
Lift the plastic door panel up and off the metal door frame.
Remove the triangular panel at the top inside corner of the door panel.
Front door panel removed.
Angle the door panel towards yourself and support the bottom of the panel with your thighs.