transmission gasket

1991 mazda protege DX, I have removed all the bolts from the pan but theres a brace that limits how much I can move the pan and i just can't figure out how to get it off,please help

The dealer told me that they don't stock the transmission filter for my 03p5 because it's not normally replaced as part of the job. I'm doing a drain and fill ATF change on my sportshift auto for the purpose of getting some fresh Mazda M-5 (long life) fluid back into the transmission. Any...