30 seconds door panel removal (Liftback)

[milooshea]

I need to replace a driver's door mirror that a speeding, inexperienced driver smashed when passing in a country lane. Bolts visible but inaccessible without removing the interior door panel.

The information and photos about the newer models are helpful and encouraging, but unfortunately don't match up fully with my Y2000 model. I've removed 2 screws, but everything is still rock solid. Window control unit comes out easily, but no screws underneath it. Do I need to remove the door catch unit or are there screws concealed somewhere else?

Grateful for any advice and help anyone can offer.

Thanks in advance,

Milo

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by milooshea

I need to replace a driver's door mirror that a speeding, inexperienced driver smashed when passing in a country lane. Bolts visible but inaccessible without removing the interior door panel.

The information and photos about the newer models are helpful and encouraging, but unfortunately don't match up fully with my Y2000 model. I've removed 2 screws, but everything is still rock solid. Window control unit comes out easily, but no screws underneath it. Do I need to remove the door catch unit or are there screws concealed somewhere else?

Grateful for any advice and help anyone can offer.

Thanks in advance,

Milo

There are 3 on the 1st gen mirrors:

2000 Mirror.jpg