Can not get transmission cover back on!

[SeanZ4]

Did a transmission oil change today. '00 S 6spd. I loosened the cross braces and took the triangle shaped aluminum cover pan off. Now I can't get the bolts to line up! It's maddening! I've been going back and forth for hours. I'm almost ready to drill the holes out to get it to go back on. Am I missing something?? Could something have moved to make it not line up??? I don't think so, but it was hard to pry off when I took it off.

Anyone else have this problem?

thanks
sean