Replacing the fuel filter which direction does the fuel filter go?

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
156,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TJMOWBRAY
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I'm changing, and I didn't note which side was in which direction one end you can see inside and see mesh the other end you can't see into.
Apr 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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STEVE W.
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Most of them go with the crimped end as the outlet.
Apr 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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