Is yours DOHC??
Mine was sooo much easier. I didn't have to take off the wheel (but I had already, so it helped. But then I had to do it again....don't ask...but the second time, I didn't)
I also didn't have to take off any guards.
I wanted to add a few things:
Even though you need to warm it up to check the level, let it sit for a long time before trying to take off the pan.
The drain plug is a 17, a wrench works easier than a socket.
All the pan bolts are 10mm, but my filter bolts were a 12mm and the replacement bolts were a 10mm. So, keep some extra sockets handy.
it REALLY helps to have a long funnel and it's nearly impossible to fill it up without any funnel.
Mine took exactly 5 and 1/2 quarts of fluid.
Anyone who's thinking about this. It requires the same skill level as an oil change. *I* thought it was easier than changing my oil, because I can never get the damn oil filter off by myself.
