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Probably worth letting someone else do it only because you will get gasoline all over you! But because I am stubborn, I had to do it myself.

Fuel filter replacment:
Tools needed: 18mm wrench,17mm wrench, 14mm,wrench, vise grips, 8mm socket and ratchet.
Wix filter # 33570 $20.89 at checker auto
Raise the right rear of the car. I was able to get to it from the rear of the car, not the side.
First remove the strap with the 8mm socket
Follow steps 8. (a-c)
After step (a) you will need the 18mm and the 14mm wrench to disconnect the flare nut.
Use the 18mm wrench and the 17mm wrench to disconnect the banjo bolt. Be sure that both washers/gaskets are removed with the banjo bolt. GASOLINE WILL SPILL OUT, BE CAREFUL! WEAR EYE PROTECTION!Remove the filter, at this time I threaded the filter onto the flare nut, and then, with the new copper gaskets provided with the filter, installed the banjo bolt. Once tightened, start the car and check for leaks. Mine leaked a little and I had to snug up both connections. I then used the vise grips to hold the strap back together so I could reinstall the 8mm bolt.
As you can see, my original filter with 90k miles on it was plenty dirty. I could barely blow through it!