There are some steps where the manual is right and must be done in order, and some steps that can be switched around. Ever wonder why the fuel tank is installed AFTER the engine? Guess you never drilled a hole into the fuel tank.
As far as Hangar 9 manuals being written in China: My understanding is they are actually written in Bloomington, INDIANA!
I'll be watching this thread. -- John
FYI: I bet no one reads their manuals very close anyway.