Help to remove mk3 fuel filter cage

[DEBBIE.G]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the cage that holds the filter in place? I have taken the two nuts off which retain the cage but it feels like there is something holding it back i feel it is the two clips that the nuts go up to. Is there a release clip i need to open?
Many thanks for any help.:1zhelp:
in the picture the nuts im talking about are still in place
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee159/yevad1/ff.jpg

[kenney]

Hi It is only the two nuts holding the filter,i take it you have taken the fuel hoses off

[DEBBIE.G]

Hi It is only the two nuts holding the filter,i take it you have taken the fuel hoses off

I have taken the nuts off . I have not taken the hoses off because i can not get the cage off. There is a resistance that will not release the cage. I dont want to force it and break something.

[DEBBIE.G]

anyone else got any ideas