Question on Fuel Filter Replacement

I use garbage bags held on with painters tape to cover the surrounding seat faces and side panels because sometimes the filter housing won't separate without a good bit of force. Fuel on your nice leather seats is not a good thing.

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Thanks for the additional info. We appreciate it.


- Nick

[Posch Barnabas]

Hi!
I have a 2007 Cooper 88kW nt12 engine code and i wanted to change fuel filter as it was written in the article but there was nothing under the plate (on the passenger side) so please help me where can i find it thanks!