Bodywork Installation Sequence

[tekguyonroad]

I am having a hellacious time trying to fit used OEM bodywork to my '05. What is the BKM (Best Known Method) for re-installation? Side panels first or nose first?
Also, does anyone have a pic of the wire harness placement on the left side behind the side panel?
Many thanks,
Hank

 

[twotonevert]

I dont know about the harness, but install the nose cone first, then the side panels, then the inner panels, then the windscreen. The tail is by itself and goes on in one piece.

 

[BigBSBusa]

I dont know about the harness, but install the nose cone first, then the side panels, then the inner panels, then the windscreen. The tail is by itself and goes on in one piece.

That's exactly right.

 

[twotonevert]

Oh, and be very careful installing the sides, you can scratch your body work on the retainers on the nose cone.

 

[BusaWhipped]

Some painters tape around the edge of the nose can help prevent that during assembly.

 

[twotonevert]

Some painters tape around the edge of the nose can help prevent that during assembly.

Now I find that out. LOL, good tip, that stuff is good for everything.

 

[CWCobra]

Are you sure the nose would go on first?
I take my nose cone on and off without removing sides...I woulda thought sides go on first.

Just shows what I know, LOL

 

[cipher5791]

Nose first for sure.

 

[Fastfrog007]

I do nose first as well