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On 97 TJ's the fuel filter is actually on top of the fuel pump, called the "fuel filter/pressure regulator". In other words, YES, you do have to drop the tank to get to it. This filter is considered to be a 75,000 mile filter, and shouldn't need to be changed until then. Unless you know there is trash in the system.There is another one inside the tank, that is permanent unless the pump is changed. [addsig]