GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - MB4 and MB5 🢒 Transaxle Side Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the 6 left splash shield screws.
  3. Remove the left splash shield.
  4. Remove the 9 side cover bolts.
  5. Remove the side cover.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the side cover and the 9 side cover bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the side cover bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  2. Install the left splash shield.
  3. Install the 6 left splash shield screws.
  4. Lower the vehicle.