Toyota Repair: 1999 Sienna Sliding Door Handle, safety lock, cup holder


Question
The outside door handle is broken and we know that we need to remove the inside panel to replace but the child safety lock is on and we cannot get the door open.  Any suggestions for getting the door open?

Answer
I cut and pastyed from the repair manual

DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE CUP HOLDER
Using a screwdriver, remove the cup holder 2. REMOVE DOOR TRIM
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Insert a screwdriver between the door and door trim to pry
the trim out.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the door and door trim.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Pull the trim to remove it.
3. REMOVE UPPER NO.1 TRIM COVER- top of glass.
Using a screwdriver, remove the upper No.1 trim cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE UPPER NO.2 TRIM COVER- side of glass
Using a screwdriver, remove the upper No.2 trim cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Mike