My 2c experience... mount new handles first before remove replace men, careful with punch not to hit play-field when pin and punch releases and shoots out, lots of lube to remove men, debur/file rod holes smooth before mounting new men, new men bind a bit when mounting so use lots of lube in figure and on rod, and a rubber mallet on the smiley head while push twisting them on or off, double check and consider correct orientation before mounting men, sidestrips are tricky, use a almost parallel angle and thin edged putty knife or razor scraper to lift off from under the strip gently, be patient and shave/cut strip not playfield, to soften glue I used goo gone but later swithed to superlube teflon lube to soak a bit and a rough cotton sock to work snotty glue off gently, wd40 or teflon spray or mr wrench might work but be quick with it as the carrier solvent or oil may not like formica/playfield , clean playfield with 409 immediately after so no oils or dust for new strip, measure strip is ok length before removing sticker backing and mounting from one end toward other, new forward 3 bar is a must as glide is awesome / new rods scrape slightly till they smooth out, 2bar is good to change too, other bars can change later and you probably will want to.
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