How do you change the Fuel Filter on a '96 C280?

Please be as detailed and verbose as possible, ie, where to locate it, etc. Also, how often should they be replaced?

under the car near rear axle above a plastic shield. next to fuel pump

important to remove fuel filler cap and disconnect the battery negative terminal.

if you tell me you have specialised/proprietary hose clamps I will e-mail you
the directions. contact me at interethan@earthlink.net

vise grips not good enough, special hose clamps only, I think that is crucial

It is recommended to be replaced every 60k miles, but is not required. Mine was changed at 80k miles.... it was getting pretty bad.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)