Place VW Tool T10202 on the ring that secures the fuel filter assembly in place.

Use T10202 to remove the ring.

Pull the ring off and set it aside.

Tool T10202 is a specialty tool that can be ordered from a few VW tool places for $25-$50.

This tool made things incredibly easy to remove (and later reinstall) the ring. The alternative is to beat around in here with a screwdriver and hammer. I can't imagine doing that.

This tool was worth every penny for this job!