Micra 89 access torque converter bolts.

For the information of anyone in the future needing to know how to do
this.
To separate the engine from the transmission on the Nissan Micra 1.2
automatic it is necessary to remove the bolts that hold the drive plate
onto the torque converter. To access the bolts, there is an oval shaped
plate about 2 1/2 inches (7cms) by l 1/2inches (4cms) on the thin metal
plate that forms the interface between the engine and the transmission
just below the starter motor. This is accessed from underneath the
engine.
This oval plate is easily removed with a knife blade and reveals a
circular cut-out which gives access to the bolts fixing the drive plate
to the torque convertor.
I hope this is useful for anyone who needs this information in future.
The Haynes manual gives NO instructions how to locate or remove this
plate.
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