oil filter removal on 1.8T

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Boy.......after a lot of work......................the only way I could make 
any sense in removing the oil filter yesterday was by first removing the 
Antifreeze/water overflow reservoir and going DOWN from the top of the engine 
to reach and remove the filter.  I struggled at the attempt of removing the 
filter from the bottom of the engine with no luck.  Is this the proper way of 
doing this??  I was unable at first to twist the filter to remove and was 
unable to get my slip joint pliers in there for assistance.  After the car 
cooled off a little I was able to hand twist the filter off.  What do you 
qlisters do when you change your own oil???

Thanks for the advice
Bradley Blumfeldt
Pittsburgh PA
' 97 A4 Turbo quattro