No you don't need to take the toilet out but it does depend on what type but thetford can help they have repair pdf downloads and a section on the second page I think on the left list at bottom is 'Ask Thetford'
However if it's a C2 Bench type then I have a help file I have created with no copyright infringments it's my own work. 
send to robertwhiting76(at)hotmail.com 
and I'll send you my help write up.
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Here's Thetford access details.
UK	www.thetford-europe.com	
Australia	www.thetford.com.au	
	Australia site has stockist list.	
HOME PAGE 	SELECT 	ENGLISH {if in Australia forget this selection
NEXT PAGE	SELECT 	CUSTOMER SERVICE (tope line) 
NEXT PAGE	SELECT 	USER INFORMATION  (left of pic)
NEXT PAGE	SELECT 	REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS   (left of pic)
NEXT PAGE	SELECT 	BUILT IN TOILETS  [top right of pic] 
NEXT PAGE	SELECT 	C2, C3., C4   or select your model range
NEXT PAGE	PDF Files	YOU ARE NOW IN PDF FILE LIST
To direct link to the Thetford download site type in the following		
www.thetford.eu/web/show/id=51498/langid=42		
Don't bother for Thetford fridges they tell you for safety reason to take it to a service centre
                
 Bob
                
 June 2009