Where is the fuel filter located?

Hello,

the fuel filter is part of the fuel pump on the pump module. Here is a guide to walk you through how to change it and a diagrams below to show you on your car.

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.

Its on the frame rail underneath the car. Passenger side

On Accent and Elantra, remove rear seat bottom cushion and fuel tank sender access cover. Remove fuel tank filler cap to release fuel tank pressure. Remove ground connector and fuel lines from filter. Remove fuel filter. To install, reverse removal procedure. Pressure test fuel system, check for leaks.

On all models except Sonata and Tiburon, a second fuel filter is part of fuel tank sender and is located inside fuel tank. For removal procedure, see FUEL PUMP article.

Yes your fuel filter is located inside your tank. I don't know if you've bought the new one but they are more expensive than traditional gasoline filters. Considered long life, they have over twice the filtering capability from external styles and are usually replaced every 100k miles.

You should be able to find an access hold under the rear seat.

Good luck.

Remove rear seat, there is an access panel for the fuel filter. Remove access panel and have access to fuel filter.

The fuel filter is located underneath the car, near the fuel tank.

Relieve the fuel system pressure.
Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable
Fuel supply and pressure lines
Fuel filter bracket, if equipped
Fuel filter

To install:
Install or connect the following:

Fuel filter and torque the mounting bolts to 18-25 ft. Lbs. (25-35 Nm)
Fuel filter bracket, if equipped
Fuel supply and pressure lines
Negative battery cable

Start the engine, check leaks and repair if necessary.