1. When I did mine, I just used a screwdriver and inch by inch I was able to get the bolt in that window for hassel free access. I turned it the same way the engine cranks over.

2. Use a screwdriver under the car. There is small "window" on the transmission exposing the bottom of the torque converter. Use the screwdriver and "inch by inch" try to get the bolt aligned.

3. As soon as you remove the pan, the filter will be obvious.

Good luck.

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JR
1986 Gold 300E 4Dr automatic