Where is the fuel filter on my 2002 Protege5?

[goin2mlb2]

Here's the deal. I seemed to have picked up some water in my fuel from a local gas station. Obviously not a good thing. Ive drained the tank more than once. But still, when going up a hill (water is heavier, slides closer to pick up) the engine misses b/c of water. Its a very distinct feeling if you've never experienced it. Anyways, i figure the filter is probably shot, or full or whatever you call it. So i'll replace it right, but can't find it. Where is it?

 

[TheMAN]

get the dealer to fix it... it's in the gas tank

 

[ZiO]

Lift the back seats.. its there under the flap.

 

[Mike R]

It's in the tank, under the seat. I'd dump some drygas in it first though

 

[mazdadan]

Yeah changing the fuel filter in a Protege is a fun project...lol. Like mentioned above you have to remove the metal cover on the floor. Then you have to pull the fuel pump/strainer/filter assembly out of the tank. It's a big hassle if you don't know what you are doing.

 

[changedman]

its not under the hood near the firewall? i could swear i thought it was...

 

[changedman]

nevermind just looked in manual...

 

[pingdum]

Here's the deal. I seemed to have picked up some water in my fuel from a local gas station. Obviously not a good thing. Ive drained the tank more than once. But still, when going up a hill (water is heavier, slides closer to pick up) the engine misses b/c of water. Its a very distinct feeling if you've never experienced it. Anyways, i figure the filter is probably shot, or full or whatever you call it. So i'll replace it right, but can't find it. Where is it?

There's no way you should pay for this. Get the dealer to pay under warranty or get the gas company to pay for it.

 

[cdglowp5]

Add a inline fuel filter before you fuel rail. Pep boys and advance have them.

 

[wolfgang]

Does anybody know how often this in tank filter should be changed, how much they are, and do you have to take the fuel tank off?