Do you REALLY have to strip out the radio to change the fuel filter?

[Torell]

Im in the middle of replacing fuel filter atm also! 4 years later....

Cannot for the life of me get the fuel filter cover out. I read what people said about using screw drivers but i cant get any leverage what so ever as its almost a straight drop from the steel down to the cover? In fact, i'm not even sure whats holding it down.

any ideas people?

[Artie]

Have you undone the fuel cap to release any pressure?

[JazzyMike]

Im in the middle of replacing fuel filter atm also! 4 years later....

Cannot for the life of me get the fuel filter cover out. I read what people said about using screw drivers but i cant get any leverage what so ever as its almost a straight drop from the steel down to the cover? In fact, i'm not even sure whats holding it down.

any ideas people?

Torell, how did you go with this in the end? I'm in the same situation, I can't seem to remove it.
It is a press fitting and meant to slide straight upwards (towards roof of car) or is it threaded and need an anti-clockwise turn?? Eitherway it seems to be stuck in it's place and not moving...