I don't think there is an easy way as the side panels interlock into the nose cone. You need to remove the front plastic under the head lights as that joins the nose to the side panels also. This may be of some help
Thought as much, I need to remove the speedo/clocks so I take it the nose needs to come off to do this??
Yeah as far as I know there is no easy way. I have to do mine shortly, it is a bit of a ball ache. Clock has 3 screws holding it to the front subframe.