Cagey & Line6: Parts went on to mock everything up and get the pickguard hole positions marked and drilled, Once the pilot holes were drilled it was the simple task of unscrewing the pickups and pots (which were all finger tight) and peeling away the plastic.
II mstratocaster: The studs will be installed using a Portuguese swing press. For those familiar with the term, Yes it is not the best way of doing it, but I do not have an arbor at home, and I was not going to bring that body to work with me. The press fit between body and bushing is not overly tight so it doesn't take much force to get them in.