Modifying '09 & '10 Front Spoiler to Match +11' Model - No More Front Lip Removal for Oil Changes

It becomes a pain to remove front spoiler every time an oil change needs to be done. For the +11' year models Nissan changed the design of the front lip to allow for this. The GT-R owner community performed this modification before Nissan :)

Simply drilling 4 holes in the front spoiler allows to access the front 4 screws of middle shield/panel that covers the  oil filter and oil drain plug.

Remove the front lower spoiler using the instruction in the oil change blog.
Remove the middle panel.

Place the middle panel into the front panel while the 2 are laying flat on the ground. and make marks of the 4 holes on the front spoiler.

Using a stepping hole saw, or similar drill 4 holes that are 1" in diameter. This will allow for 4 plugs (similar to those from the front of the spoiler) to be used to cover the newly drilled holes.

The part number for the plugs is 01658-02143 and the parts cost about $0.80 each.

This simply modification can save 30-45 minutes while doing an oil change. It does take a little bit of wiggling to get middle panel in and out without removing the front lip. I have been using the modification for years now and it has made oil changes a breeze.