Okay, but why shouldnt a strainer be reused as long as it isnt broken or clogged? Cant see that it normally should wear and tear.

The new pump is Bosch. They also have a kit including a strainer and other bits and pieces but the price is more or less triple.

Thanks! Good idea, but dont think I can get to the prongs as you suggest. So I'll probably just have to close my eyes and use more force..

Hi Hope that somebody can help me out. About replacing the electric fuel pump on my V70 2000 (1st gen). Want to replace the loose pump and not complete assy. Therefore I need to move the strainer over to the new pump (Bosch 0580454168) but I cant get it loose. There's a plastic pin on the bottom of ...