2003 Toyota Corolla CE Exterior Door Handle

18. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH
(a) Using a torx wrench (T30), loosen the screw and remove
the rear door outside handle cover.
19. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSY LH
(a) Pull and hold the release plate of the outside handle
frame towards inside of door.
(b) Pushing the outside handle to the rear and then out, remove the outside handle.
NOTICE:
If the release plate is not pulled and held when removing
the outside handle, then the release plate will interfere with
the outside handle and it will damage the release plate.

Go to www dot 9th gen corolla.com/forum//showthread.php?t=34798 (remove the spaces) and click on the 2004 Corolla Repair Manual. This is the Factory Manual and you can download it. You should be able to find the info that you want.

thanks adama that is exactly what i needed.