Does the pass side wheel need to be removed in order to access the filter? Im gonna do my first change this weekend and wondered if you can get the plastic side and bottom cover off without removing the wheel.

 

No you will not have to remove the wheel to access the filter, just remove the few clips under there and pull back the plastic covering, you will see it once your under there. Theres a plastic covering the oil pan as well.

 

Thank you. Did the oil change this weekend. No issues at all. I do notice that the cats are VERY close to the drain plug so let them cool before you start. I burnt myself.
Went with Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 and the Nissan oil filter.