Do other automakers put the gas filter under the back seat also? btw it is ture for the 96 Accent,,
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> >Greetings,
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> >can anyone tell me where the gas filter is located on the 2000 accent? > >
> >thanks,
> >chris.
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> The fuel filter is under the rear seat. It can be accessed by
> unclipping the clips on the front of the rear seat and raising it up
> as far as possible (not far). You'll find a black plate attached to
> the floor pan which just pulls off although it has clips and sealant
> on it that may increase the effort required a bit.
> this will expose the filter. before removing it unclip the electrical
> connector to the pump and start the engine. This will relieve the fuel
> pressure when the engine stalls a few seconds later.
> The clips on the filter are easy to remove, just push the blue bit in
> and slide off. You will find an earth strap on the filter as well.
> This unclips by squeezing it as well before sliding it off.
> You may find it far easier and more decent to undo the 12mm hex
> (i think) bolts at the rear of the rear seats instead of just
> forcing the seat up.
> All in all a fairly simple job that should be done every 60,000km. A
> clogged fuel filter puts extra load on the fuel pump and will cause
> premature failure of the pump. I'd sooner replace a filter before it's
> absolutely needed than shell out for a new pump.
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