I need to replace fuel filter

2004 MERCEDES BENZ ML350
140,000 MILES
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FSILVA01
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on a 2004 mercedes ml 350 do I have to drop fuel tank to replace the fuel filter on a scale 1 to 10 how difficult
Sep 9, 2011 at 5:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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No, it doesn't have to come out. The filter is on the left rear of the vehicle. You need to remove the left rear tire and the plastic inner liner to access it. I would give it a 5.
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