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I called Autozone, he said I have to replace my fuel pump to get to my fuel filter because it's in the gas tank? I thought it was ridiculous... thats a 700-1000 job alone I believe. is this right? I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 4.7 Liter. man this sucks if it's true...
The Husband Guy around here says that it's probably true. However, He wonders why you think you need to change the filter. He wants you to look up your service manual, (get one from the Internet if you don't have one) to see if that model uses the usual fuel filter. You may not need to change it unless there has been a lot of water in the gas, etc.
He tried to explain to me the construction of the fuel pump, line, etc. It was wa-a-a-yy over my head, but I got the gist of it that if the filter really needs to be changed for some reason, you are going to need to change the pump too.
Since it's a truck, you can easily remove the bed of the truck for easy access.
Why does it need replacing after only 3 years? No-name gas brands? Are you sure you're not confusing it with the replaceable fuel filter installed on the fuel line going to the engine?
Usually internal fuel pumps just have screens for any debris. Mopar may do things oddly. But fuel filters are part of a annual service, so I doubt it is in the tank.
I had a '92 4Runner which had the filter inside the fuel tank, and it went kaput on a full tank of gas..........yeah!!!! The tank had to be removed because Toyota had sealed the quick access hole to retreive the filter it had installed on earlier models. I suppose they wanted you to bring the truck in for service, rather than taking off 3 or 4 screws then disconnecting a wiring harness yourself. I undertook this project........it SUCKED!!! Pay someone.
I am a retired Master Auto Technician and we used to be called Mechanics when the fuel filters were in the fuel line or at the Carb, Now the filters are in the tank and I am happy to be retired !
I had a '92 4Runner which had the filter inside the fuel tank, and it went kaput on a full tank of gas..........yeah!!!! The tank had to be removed because Toyota had sealed the quick access hole to retreive the filter it had installed on earlier models. I suppose they wanted you to bring the truck in for service, rather than taking off 3 or 4 screws then disconnecting a wiring harness yourself. I undertook this project........it SUCKED!!! Pay someone.
You must have had the 4cyl because the filter for my V6 is along the frame forward of the tank.
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The tank had to be removed because Toyota had sealed the quick access hole to retreive the filter it had installed on earlier models. I suppose they wanted you to bring the truck in for service, rather than taking off 3 or 4 screws then disconnecting a wiring harness yourself. 
I undertook this project........it SUCKED!!! Pay someone. 
