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Removing the Door Panel of a Toyota Corolla

Model: Toyota Corolla MK 2 - Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Door trim panel

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Today, you will learn how to remove the front door panel of a Toyota Corolla from 2002 to 2006. First, open the door and remove the square cap of the handle using a screwdriver. Now, take off the plastic covers of the grab handle and the cover of the electric window switches.

At this point, disconnect the electrical connector and remove it: now remove the screws located in the panel and also the one from the triangular cover near the mirror. You can now pry at different points along the sides to extract the panel!


Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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