Odd "quick" release on fuel filter
 

I'm trying to change the fuel filter on my 99 Alero and I've ran into a problem with the "quick" release side. The filter I bought has plastic release tabs, so does the videos I've seen on youtube and every other reference I can find. However, my filter doesn't seem to have that part on the end and nothing I've tried can get it to release. Any ideas how to get it off?

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