The path of least resistance is being able to remove just the slider track on the top and bottom of the frame.
How to reverse sliding glass door.
On the other side there s plenty of room.
Otherwise there most likely is a fin.
If there is no fin then usually you will see the sub jamb edges.
Mark the outside track side with a grease pencil for easy reinstallation.
Look at the frame and determine if it is one solid piece that must be removed as a whole or if you can remove the track independently.
The opening side is jammed up against a wall meaning you have to scrape against that wall unless you throw the door all the way open.
If you get a new door you will have to either get a vinyl block frame or cut the fin off on a finned door.
Remove the latch plate and set aside.
Do the same on both the left and right ends of the sliding door.
How to reverse a sliding door.
Move the door to the center of the frame or in line with a removal coutout if the frame has one.
As in they put in a 5 4 jamb then installed the patio jambs into that.
We have a sliding glass door to our patio.
Now i am think that it might be easier to reverse the sliding glass door and have it open on the other side next to the light switch.
After you have loosened the screws slide the door partially open and grip both sides of the door with your hands.
Lift the door up and slide the bottom out of the frame towards you until the top slides out of the frame.