Nissan Micra k11 1300 auto , oil sump removal

Hi I have a 1998 Nissan Micra 1275, Automatic gearbox. I had an oil leak and thought it might be the oil sump gasket... on reading threads from here it seemed quite easy however, I have hit a problem as I can't get the last 2 bolts out near the gearbox these seem to have a plastic strip over them which is then cover by the gearbox blanking plate I think, this is then bolted in and the engine mount us also bolted through this.
On inspection it seems I might need to take the drive shaft out to remove the bolts.
Haynes nor YouTube says anything
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