It seems that it did require a special tool to get the snap locks off and remove my fuel filter. My result using a screwdriver? Broken nipple on fuel pump and into the dealership it went. $15 job turned into hundreds of dollars. Moral - Never try to do a job without the proper tools and do NOT Rush IT.

$15.00 Job..? My filter was $53.00 at Pep Boys the install went fine... Sorry to hear about your problem...