Thats good news, so it seems like I don't need to remove the whole panel.
I'll see later today how much of a challenge this will proof to be.
I'm gonna remove the mirror first then see what is all damaged and see if I can get the mirror glass of without breaking it.
Then will get all the parts we need on Monday and then refit.
Hope she'll manage to drive without the mirror for a day or two (well doesn't seem like she used it anyway)
If I buy the mirror mechanism part, would it include the electric motor that makes the mirrors fold in?
The complete mirror is 3 parts- the cap which comes primed for paint, the glass, and the rest of it- which includes all the motors and electrics. The whole thing is around £150 IIRC.
I removed the whole panel to replace the mirror, but it might be possible without, if a bit fiddly. It's held by one nut inside the door.
The glass just levers out gently, it's very easy. The cap is a bit of a game to remove and refit without breaking clips, but it'll survive if you're gentle, you can prise some of the clips once the glass is out.
The first time I did it it took all afternoon, but once you've done it once it's easy- took less than an hour. A lot of it is knowing how it all fits.
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