Marinabird, have you tried removing some of the panels by the footwell? I went at my driver door gaitor last weekend - but ended up removing the panels by the fuseboard to get at the inner side of the connector. There is a cut-out in the bodywork where the connector passes through, which has a lug that should hold the inner plug from turning, unfortunately it is a poor design. Perhaps if you turn sufficiently, the inner plug might engage in the lug and hold firm? The wire reapir was easy - it took me an age to get the plus to fasten again. But at least my window opens now. Persevere - you'll get there!