Where is fuel filter located on 1998 740il BMW?

Like all E38 7-series, the fuel filter is located on the passenger-side (right side) UNDER the car, approximately in line with the front passenger seat. There should be a plastic protective cover that is held with several hex screws. This cover starts from the rear of the front wheel well to about where the B-pillar is.

Once the cover is removed, there is a silver cylinder. On the 1998, there should be a fuel hose connected to each end of the cylinder.