It turns out that the EX-00006 Tailpipe System (the center exhaust pipe under the tunnel) absolutely cannot be fit into place with the nosegear leg in place. I tried for an hour trying to convince myself otherwise. Instead, it requires using the engine hoist to raise the airframe an inch or so off its nose wheel. Let's call this a "negative G maneuver".
After lifting the airframe off the nosewheel, the U-01416 Nose Gear Link Assembly must be released so that it can be swung forward.
Only then can the EX-00006 Tailpipe System be placed.
This shows the F-01469 Tailpipe Hangar Links attached. Those links should probably have been primed.
Finally, all exhaust parts are installed on both sides of the engine.
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