Cut the can, there is a purpose made cutter that slices it right below the gasket end that makes it easy.
Pull the filter element and cut/break the ends off.
Stretch the element out on several layers of paper towels & weight the ends so it lays flat. Lay it down with the dirty side up, the outer part of the element.
Leave it alone for a few hours, I usually leave it overnight, for the oil to absorb from the element, and any trash will show up as lines down the inside corners of the pleats.
Obviously it there is any severe damage, it will be apparent without having to leave it sit...
Glen
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