How do you change the fuel filter on a 1997 Ford Taurus?

Under the car, in line with the right rear passenger door. The fuel filter is next to the fuel tank. There are white plastic u-shaped clips that slip through the black plastic lines that hold the fuel lines to filter. A medium length flat bladed screwdriver will remove them. Just put the screwdriver under the white plastic clips at the triangle shaped end that is visible at the end of the black plastic lines that attach to the filter. A screw clamp holds the filter in place, the screwdriver will be used to loosen this also. Lefty loosey, righty tighty! Watch out for fuel spray when you take the fuel line off of the filter, it is under pressure, and you should cover the end of the line with a rag to keep the fuel from spraying out towards you. Good luck! Also, make sure the new filter comes with new white plastic u-clips to retain the fuel lines. You will most certainly ruin them upon pulling them out, they can be obtained separately if needed.How do you change the fuel filter on a 1997 Ford Taurus?VERY GOOD ANSWER..I HAVE A 2000 MUSTANG AND IT IS THE SAME PROCEDURE

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How do you change the fuel filter on a 1997 Ford Taurus?it's under the car on the pass. side pull the clips pull the hoses