There is no way you can have access to the torque converter bolts by going in between the flywheel and intermediate plate. You might get lucky and get access to a few bolts from the window at the bottom of the upper pan and through the starter hole.

For access to the rest of the bolts, you will need to destroy the driven plate. You will start by taking a large pry bar and start prying the torque converter snout out of the pilot hole. This will flex the driven plate enough for you to wedge a block or something in between the driven plate and the flywheel. It may make it easier to flex if your able to get some bolts out from the bottom window and starter hole, if not then you might have a fun time.
You will then continue to pry the flex plate further out with a big pry bar until you see access to the bolts. This is where a 13mm gear wrench will come in handy. Hopefully you’ll be able to remove the torque converter and swap it over to the new motor. You’ll need to order a new or get a donor driven plate.


Good luck.

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