Changing / replacing pickguard on Fender Telecaster (pick guard, Squier, Squire)

Instructions on how to change the pickguard on your Fender or Squier (not Squire Telecaster. Applies to Telecaster, Nocaster, Broadcaster etc. as long as the pickups aren’t attached to the pickguard – if there are no screws going through the pickguard on each side of the pickup, then you can follow these instructions. Make sure you get a pickguard with the same number of screws (5, 8 or 9) or you’ll have to drill new holes in your guitar which may affect its value