Answering my own question is case it helps anyone else. Taking out the water container + removing the top panel (2 nuts at the back), the front control panel & its mounting + removing the side panel gave me enough access to the lock mechanism to move it round to the other side.
I've saved the call-out, probably voided the warranty, but still pleased I managed to do it.
Dave
January 2006
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