Have a dent in back panel. how do i get the inner panel off

Mainly would depend on type of veh. and dent ,just bowl shape or creased line dent that wasn't here B4 so after inteior door panel removed and access to outside body skin is possible . This is where you could push dent using only soft material tools to back and to push with . If dent is bubble shape 5 - 10 inches you can puchase rubber suction puller or stronger glass transport suction tool and pull it out on exterior panel itself.
Paul Douglas

If the dent is not severe and the paint has not cracked around the edges of the dent then an accredited panel beater will be able to pull it back out using suction cups ( like those used to carry sheets of glass) If it is really bad but has not affected the door interior then the quickest and cheapest fix is to have a new door skin fitted. This is a panel beaters job and a door repaint. The last option is to get a door the same colour if possible from the wreckers and have it fitted .

Joko,
You are not very clear on exactly where the dent is. The area behind the side door is called a "quarter panel". These parts are not easily replaced, as they are a welded, structural member of the car's structure. Replacement requires specialized cutting and welding tools, normally only found in auto body shops. If the dent is not to bad, you could try removing the interior plastic trim panels and pushing outward to remove the dent.
Providing that the paint is not damaged and there is not an actual crease in the quarter panel [commonly referred to as a "pop" dent] I would suggest contacting a DENT WIZARD company. They will come to your house and fix the dent, using specialized tools and skills. Do a Google search for PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR including your geographic location in the search to find local companies who can do this work. It's much cheaper than taking the vehicle to an auto body shop.

Toyota Corolla Verso - Central locking has just stopped responding


So you don't waste your time, here are some assumptions: -

1. When I press the key fob there is no sound of doors trying to lock/unlock and I know the key fob is fine.


Solution:


In this situation reset the alarm/locking system

Below is the procedure I followed to get the central locking working again: -

Open the passenger door, and look at the side of the dash board. There should be a triangular panel. Pull the panel off to reveal a small set of fuses(see the back of the panel for the fuse map). To power down the central locking you need to remove the Dome Light fuse, this is located top left. Second one down 7.5 amps. (if in doubt remove the top two 7.5 amp fuses I did)

When you remove the fuse(s) you will notice the interior light go out indicating you have powered down the system.

Now leave them out for at least 30 mins so any capacitors can discharge properly. (Be aware while the fuse is removed all central locking is disabled, so the other doors are open. I left the fuse(s) out over night with all the doors open but I don't recommend it, 30 mins should be fine)

After 30 mins replace the fuse(s) close all doors, and then try your key fob, hopefully you should here that satisfying locking sound.


2. When I press the key fob I hear the locking system trying to engage.

This could be a faulty door switch on any door including the boot, or there could be a dent in the inner door panel of any of the doors, usualy the rear doors due to the seat belt not retracting properly.

Solution:

Check all door switches for damage, and check inner panel for dents, just a small dent where the switch connects can be enough to not engage the switch. This will stop the central locking.

Use some kitchen roll wrapped in tape (as a makeshift pad) and tape to the inner door as a temp measure to engage the door switch. At least you can then lock the car.

Remove the thick plastic panel. If I recall, there is 1 torx screw (I could be wrong), but rest are clips, just pops off.

Harbor Freight and most local body shop supply stores should have a suction-cup type tool for pulling out dents. You maybe able to remove the inner fender well to get to the dent. To remove the fender, you'll need to remove the top fender bolts, the bolts that attach it to the header panel, and the bolts holding it on back by the door.

try pulling the dent out with a toilet plunger , .... wet both the outside of the door and the plunger cup, whack it onto the middle of the dent and give a hard pull, .... repeat if necessary, .... let us know how it works out thx

if it's still stuck as of today look under the rear bumper in the center,WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR and with a flashlite high up in there you will see a couple of studs with nuts. using a extension and i believe a 13mm socket loosen but do not remove both nuts. pull on the door a couple of times to free it up and then retighten both nuts. now try the door slowly and it worked for me.you will most likely have too repeat this until it operates freely and closes tightly [to keep the elements out].it is not labor intensive and it's worked on my 96 gc twice. best and luck and let the rest of us know how you came out. jeepinjiminy

Remove the inner door panel and with the window up, put a piece of wood against the dented area and smack it with a hammer. Be careful working inside there, the edges of the door insides are sharp. Depending on how bad the dent is this will remove all or part of it. The remainder you can either live with or get some body repair (bondo etc) and repair the rest with that & re-paint. (it's really not that hard to do once you get the hang of it) Just follow can directions!
Good luck and Happy New Year!!

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls