Entry Lock And Unlock Switch: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Lexus IS 350 and 2009 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 1
REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 2
REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 3
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 4
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 9
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 14
REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 15
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 22
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the hole plug.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hole Plug
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2. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the screw and remove the front door outside handle cover and the door lock key cylinder as a unit.
  HINT:
  
  The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.
3. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Door Outside Handle Subassembly, Connector And Screw
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4. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the screw.
5. Remove the front door outside handle sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Door Outside Handle Assembly
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