Are you kidding me. Why would they put the filter there?
Thanks for the tips on where to look. On the syncro it's located behind a steel shock tower cover. Does anyone have experience changing one of these on a SYNCRO?

It seems they're two bolts holding it to the tower (and it's all by feel), but I can only get at the one on the right. Seems I need to remove the charcoal canister to get at the left one? Is this the case, or at least loosen it up and get it out of the way enough. I'm assumijng I want to clamp the hose to the right of the fuel filter so I won't get a bath.

please any other tips.

Thank you, Andy