Lower Oil Pan Cracked

[Andrebxp]

Hello! I don't frequent these forums as much as E46F so I apologize if this was posted before because I couldn't find a DIY.

It looks like my oil pan cracked by the drain plug. I've got an 01 4.4i and I think it should be easy to replace once the front skid plate comes off. I'm just hoping that its not like the oil pan gasket on my E46; that was hell.

Just looking for anyone that did the lower oil pan gasket and knows whats involved in taking the pan off. If I'm wrong in thinking its simple please correct me so I don't find out the hard way. Also if you have any tips to make it easier I'm all ears.

Thanks!