For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the line pressure measurement plug and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
2. Install the baffle plate with the baffle plate bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
3. Install the oil filter with the oil filter bolt and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
4. Install the paper gasket.
5. Install the metal gasket.
6. Install the torque converter housing.
7. Install the torque converter bolts and hand tighten in the following order: 7, 20, 12, 16, and 4.
8. Final tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
9. Hand tighten the remaining bolts in the following order: 15, 3, 14, 5, 13, 22, 11, 21, 10, 9, 19, 8, 18, 17, 6, 1, and 2.
10. Final tighten all the bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).