'06 fuel filter removal

[galloot633]

we all know it can be difficult removing the fuel filter housing, several years ago i tried myself and gave up, so whenever my car went in for its mot the garage did it for me as a favour, up until today when the mechanic found the housing so tight he stopped trying fearing he would break the housing, any suggestions ? I'm thinking of booking the car into a main dealer for want of a better idea
Dave

[Alycidon]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fuel-Filter-Wrench-Tool-For-Volvo-V70-XC70-S40-S60-S80-XC90-V50-Equiv-999-7084/162644356441?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Easy with one of these.

[GSTheo119]

indeed, or on of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pc-Rubber-Strap-Wrench-Set-500-600mm-Length-Adjustable-Oil-Filter-Removal-Tool/232932308237?epid=6023892451&hash=item363bd8f50d:g:naQAAOSw97hcLx2H:rk:17:pf:0)

[trumpetdropper]

FYI they are doing a filter removal wrench (metal strap type) in Lidl for £2.99 this week in the centre aisle. looks and feels reasonable quality too.

[p.j.]

Both of mine - XC90, XC70 were very tight, and the strap wrench wouldnt do the job.
I bought the tool similar to the e bay link, which when used with a 1/2 ratchet did the job.