Where is the fuel filter located?

RACER8X

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2006 KIA OPTIMA
2.7L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
143,000 MILES

I am replacing the fuel filter on the car listed above LX model. I need to know where the fuel filter is located.

Monday, February 28th, 2022 AT 12:55 PM

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SQM

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Hello,

This vehicle does not have an inline fuel filter.
The filter is mounted on the fuel pump, located in the fuel tank.

It can be accessed through the service port that is located in the trunk. You will see the access port after removing the carpet.

I have attached diagrams below for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Monday, February 28th, 2022 AT 1:08 PM

RACER8X

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Okay. Can I replace the fuel filter or do I need to replace the whole pump?

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Monday, February 28th, 2022 AT 1:11 PM

RACER8X

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My car has a stutter when I hit an incline and when I try to give it gas it won't go.

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Monday, February 28th, 2022 AT 1:15 PM

SQM

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Yes, you can just replace the filter that is mounted on the pump.

Does the shuttering only happen in incline?
How much fuel did you have when this happened?

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Monday, February 28th, 2022 AT 1:47 PM