For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the starter motor, If servicing the right side transmission cover only. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
3. Remove the right side transmission cover bolt.
4. Remove the right side transmission cover.
5. Remove the left side transmission cover bolt
6. Remove the right side converter cover.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the left side converter cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the left side converter cover bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the left side converter cover bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

3. Install the right side converter cover.
4. Install the right side converter cover bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the right side converter cover bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

5. Install the starter motor, if removed. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.