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PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:00 pm 
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How easy is it to change a fuel filter, and how much does one cost? Also does anyone have any tips for changing one like how to not leak gas everywhere. Thanks fellas.


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the fuel filter unit was about 50 dollars if i recall correctly

you have two options for replacing it

1. dropping the tank

2. using a heat gun and knife/chisel to remove the tank access door which is under the carpeting


however, unless you're over 150k or having fuel delivery problems then you probably need to do neither

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I change mine every 30,000miles,you'd be amazed at the junk in your filter after 30,000miles :shock: .


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do as you wish of course :)

what does the FSM recommend

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JeepinJarhead03 wrote:
do as you wish of course :)

what does the FSM recommend
Never replace it unless the fuel pump is replaced.


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tjkj2002 wrote:
I change mine every 30,000miles,you'd be amazed at the junk in your filter after 30,000miles :shock: .


I've called all my local dealers, within 30 miles, they don't have a fuel filter in their database, except for the one inside the tank. Where did you get yours?

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tjkj2002 wrote:
I change mine every 30,000miles,you'd be amazed at the junk in your filter after 30,000miles :shock: .


I've called all my local dealers, within 30 miles, they don't have a fuel filter in their database, except for the one inside the tank. Where did you get yours?
Got mine both times from the dealership,part # 52100402AE.It sits right on top of the gas tank,they deleted it for '05+ KJ's.Last I've ssen it's a dealer only part and not cheap,expect to pay at least $120.


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tjkj2002 wrote:
jeepkj02 wrote:
tjkj2002 wrote:
I change mine every 30,000miles,you'd be amazed at the junk in your filter after 30,000miles :shock: .


I've called all my local dealers, within 30 miles, they don't have a fuel filter in their database, except for the one inside the tank. Where did you get yours?
Got mine both times from the dealership,part # 52100402AE.It sits right on top of the gas tank,they deleted it for '05+ KJ's.Last I've ssen it's a dealer only part and not cheap,expect to pay at least $120.


Have you tried this?

$54 + s/h

says it replaces p/n 52100402AE. It lists 02-03 3.7l sport

http://www.familycar.com/store/?Ntt=jee ... r&oes=true

edit: it also says it an inline filter, so its probably the wrong part...hmmmm.....

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when i bought mine for an 03 Autozone had it in stock for something between 50-75

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Mopar parts has the factory one for ~$95
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214583

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