fuel filter location

180,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LASTMOH
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does the car has a fuel filter. if it's in the gas think is it serviceable?
Jul 3, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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KASEKENNY
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You are correct. It is in the tank as part of the fuel pump assembly. However, you do not have to service this filter. It is only to be replaced if there is an issue that you have to remove the pump. When you remove the pump you put a new filter on it. Otherwise, the filter just stays in place.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
Jul 3, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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LASTMOH
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can i replaced separately. i don't believe a filter cannot be replaced it sounds incorrect. if we do not replace it the pump will fail.
Jul 3, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Unfortunately, the fuel filter is built into the fuel pump assembly which is mounted inside the fuel tank.This is not a unit that is an external replacement as a normal service item but is now only replaced only when the fuel tank is removed in case of complete fuel pump failure or replacement. I've attached a picture below of the fuel pump assembly including the built in fuel filter. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Jul 3, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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