Fuel filter

Where is the fuel filter on a 2001 Dodge Dakota with the 3.9?

Inside the gas tank with the fuel pump. Don't bother with it unless the fuel pump fails, anyways it's a one piece unit

Thanks. Why in the world would they put it in the tank like that?

The filters are as follows:

(1) Bottom of fuel pickup (screen)
(2) Screen in the pressure regulator
(3) Screens in the injectors

Unless there's something not working properly with the fuel system, there's no need to change the filters (requires removal of fuel sending unit in the tank).

Thanks for the info.