fuel filter location?

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
103 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GT302HO
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where is the fuel filter located and how to change?
Feb 22, 2014 at 7:47 AM
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HMAC300
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on top of fuel tank it is part of regulator there are three different ones. Here is a diagram below and a guide to help walk you through the repair.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Feb 22, 2014 at 8:58 AM
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BHLOCKEY
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My truck ran out of fuel and I cannot get it to start. I have put gas in the gas tank. I cannot locate the fuel filter. The owner manual advises not to push it to start it. Can you advisr me of the location of the fuel filter?. Thanks
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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fuel filter is combined with
Regulator and mounted in fuel pump module in fuel tank
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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RNMEDIC2004
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Where is the fuel filter for a 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 manual transmission?
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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Might be wrong , but almost positive that it is part of the fuelpump/sending unit assy. It may also set on top of the assy, and be replaceable. IF it is that one, it may be incorporated into the fuel pressure regulator.
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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2001 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

where is the fuel filter located
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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MADMIKE1735
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the fuel filter is located inside the tank.... the filter is also attached to the fuel pressure regulator... it requires the entire pump assembly to be replaced..
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A combination fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator is located on the top of the fuel pump module.
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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KABOO2908
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how many fuel filters are there and where are they located
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_fuel_filter_2.jpg

My info shows it's part of the fuel pump module.
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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where is the fuel filter located?
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Under vehicle, center, below seating area, mounted on top of fuel tank, in fuel pump module
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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TIMEMILY
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Can you tell us where the fuel filter is located at
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:40 AM (Merged)
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ECHARLIE08
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where is the fuel filter located on my truck...the haynes manual says it is on top of my gas tank...but the part we have doesnt look like the part in the manual and we cant find anything that looks like it...could there be that part up there or do we not have the right part....thanks guys
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM (Merged)
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[quote:38da42df15="echarlie08"]Other Category problem
1997 Dodge Dakota V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 164000 miles
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where is the fuel filter located on my truck...the haynes manual says it is on top of my gas tank...but the part we have doesnt look like the part in the manual and we cant find anything that looks like it...could there be that part up there or do we not have the right part....thanks guys[/quote:38da42df15]


you have to drop down the tank
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM (Merged)
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It's on top of the fuel pump/sending unit module. The filter is part of the regulator.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_reg_1.jpg

Mar 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM (Merged)
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GUY6626
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where and how do i change my fuel filter on my 2000 dodge dakota club cab. it has a 2.5 L4 motor.
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM (Merged)
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TE1976
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it is in gas tank.
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM (Merged)
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BRUCE HUNT
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Fuel pump might be in the tank but nobody should be stupid enough to design a FILTER for the tank. Follow the line from the tank, it will be easy to trace.
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IRISHROB
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I was wondering where the fuel filter is? and if it is easy to fix myself?
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM (Merged)
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Hello, the filter/regulator shows to be an assembly on top of the fuel pump module in the gas tank. I looked at a couple of online partsbooks, they didn't show a filter/regulator assembly separate from the pump module. You might talk to your local partsdealer.

If you have to remove the pump module, you may have to drain and lower the tank.
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM (Merged)
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