I reached over the top of transmission from the back from underneith. reach up between the transmission and firewall and over the top of the tranmission ( this is asuming you have a automatic), if not this may be all for nothing. I use a cup filter wrench. Anyway you look @ it it a mess. Also make sure it is cool, still got a nice mark on my arm for a hot exhaust pipe. You might want to pay about $20 bucks, $50 if you use symthicic oil & have a quick lube place do it. Don't buy all the stuff they will try to sell you. I 'm looking into a relocation kit for the filter, will post when I find a good one @ a good price. Good Luck man