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Old 12-28-2004, 12:51 PM
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Fuel Filter

Has anyone removed the fuel filter to either check it or replace it? Is it difficult to accomplish? And would having access to a lift help??

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As I understand it, the fuel filter is in the tank as an integral part of the fuel pump assembly. It is considered a 100,000 mile filter according to Mazda, and is not intended to be serviced until 100,000 miles. I am also not certain, but I think that to replace it, one would need to replace the whole assembly which includes the fuel pump which would be cost prohibitive.

Either way, I would assume that getting at it would be a pain, but I have not spent much time thinking about it since it isn't an issue for me yet.

I'm sure that others know more than I do, and best of luck.
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probably could get to it by removing the back seat.
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Access is under left rear seat. There is a special tool required to remove the retaining ring.
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thanks for the replies.

Didn't know it was so hard to get to, guess I won't be checking it anytime soon.
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