I Can't seem to locate the fuel filter

[dykepepsi]

Hello,
I have a 96 Eclipse GS 2.0 non turbo.....I have read that the fuel filter is under the battery plate beneath, or next to the windshield wiper reservoir but that was on a 97 Eclipse. I need to know if that’s where my fuel filter is.

I have searched the web as well as the threads here @ AF, I have the Haynes repair manual and it says; the fuel filter is between the gas tank and the engine compartment ((duh)) I can’t get a straight answer. Can some one please help?

[Killa]

Did you check under rear driver seat ?

[david-b]

On yours its behind the windsheild wiper tank. I've posted a little tutorial on how to do it on ours. Do a search. I'm off to work so I can't.

YOu take out the battery, and windshield fluid tank, and i's right there. There it is
http://www.dsm3d.com/AF_Pics/FuelFilter.JPG

[l_eclipse_l]

Did they change the location of the fuel filter from the 95-96 cars and the 97-99 cars? When I had my fuel filter replaced, the mechanic pointed back by the gas tank and actually showed me the filter he replaced. It was in the rear passanger side.

[Killa]

Originally Posted by l_eclipse_l

Did they change the location of the fuel filter from the 95-96 cars and the 97-99 cars? When I had my fuel filter replaced, the mechanic pointed back by the gas tank and actually showed me the filter he replaced. It was in the rear passanger side.

I guess they change, my 97 rs was in the rear passanger side.

[gthompson97]

95-96 is right underneat the windshield washer resirvoir/intake manifold. It's a bitch to replace, but it has to be done sometime.

[EclipseGurl319]

I'm starting to like this forum stuff... I've been tryin to locate the fuel filter too in my 99 eclipse and it just seemed impossible!

[dykepepsi]

Well actually I had checked under the hood, but did not remove anything, since in all my other cars it’s been very visible. My cousin and I jacked up the car to try and follow the fuel line but we didn’t follow it all the way through to the back, just under and around the engine.

I am confident that now, knowing where to look I will find it. Thanks everyone and a special thanks to david-b for the Picture link
yeah! to; eclipsegurl319 these forums ROCK!!!!!!!

[4g63gst20]

well i dont know how this works, but lets see i had a 92 gs(my first dsm ever) and it was in theengine comparment(right side) my 96 RS the filter was located in the rear passenger side, by the tire, my 95 GST engine compartment same as my old 92 GS,my uncles 99 RS rear passenger side. it's just crazy.

[l_eclipse_l]

Originally Posted by EclipseGurl319

I'm starting to like this forum stuff... I've been tryin to locate the fuel filter too in my 99 eclipse and it just seemed impossible!

Jack the back of the car up and look just to the inside of the wheel by the gas tank....you can't miss it.

[dykepepsi]

Originally Posted by gthompson97

95-96 is right underneat the windshield washer resirvoir/intake manifold. It's a bitch to replace, but it has to be done sometime.

i just took my winshield fluid reservoir and lossened the brake fuid canister as well as removed the battery AND the damn fuel filter is not there!~ help?

[dykepepsi]

Originally Posted by david-b

On yours its behind the windsheild wiper tank. I've posted a little tutorial on how to do it on ours. Do a search. I'm off to work so I can't.

YOu take out the battery, and windshield fluid tank, and i's right there. There it is
http://www.dsm3d.com/AF_Pics/FuelFilter.JPG

Nope, wasnt there..it was at the rear of the car....between the inside of the passenger wheel and the gas tank BUAAAAAAAA but it sure was fun removing all that crap under the hood..lol..we live and learn every day....either way this gal thanks you for being helpful.

[l_eclipse_l]

I'm betting they switched halfway between the '96 production year. Glad you found it though.