Still can't find where the fuel filter is?

Tiny
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04 Civic SiR hatchback. I have been told that there is a lifetime fuel filter in the gas tank but also that there is another part in the engine bay, is this true and if so where is it? There is a metal cylinder on the firewall on the driver side but I don't know what it is. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 AT 2:44 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The fuel filter is in the fuel tank attached to the pump here is a guide to show you what it will take to remove the tank and pump assembly with diagrams below to show you on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Friday, October 17th, 2008 AT 1:21 PM
Tiny
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2004 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 81000K miles

Hi, I am wondering where the fuel filter is located on my car, I wanna change it. Is there anything I need to know? Is it hard to access? Do I need a speacial tool? Thanks.

Oh I dont know if it matters but my car is the SiR hatchback (Si US version) 2.0L engine. Thanks again.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is a lifetime fuel filter and its located in the fuel tank
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I see, so the filter is in the tank, I thought there was a secondary part to it somewhere in the engine bay.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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I want to know if you could tell me where my gas filter is located and how I can change it.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi rdvtonka,

The fuel filter is inside the gas tank by the fuel pump assembly
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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Fuel filter location
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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The fuel filter is part of the pump assembly located inside the fuel tank ..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_fuel_1.jpg

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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is there only one fuel filter on a 2003 honda civic
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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Yes there is only one filter on the honda civic 2003. Located on the fuel pump inside the tank
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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I have a Honda 2003 Civic Lx 4 door model with 69,000 miles on it. I am trying to locate the fuel filter for replacement, is there an in line filter or as someone told me it's located in the tank itself. Where can I access the filter?
Thanks
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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I think its located inside the gas tank.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks,
I found out it has to be accessed thru the tank by removing the back seat cushions and there is a panel to remove to gain access to the top of the tank' I' ll give it a try!
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Anytime.
:)

the good thing is that you dont have to remove the gas tank.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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Where exactly is located the Fuel Filter on a Honda Civic 2002 DX? Some say in the firewall. Where is located the firewall? Tks
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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BRUCE HUNT
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The firewall is the wall between the engine and the passenger compartment. It is the divider between the engine and seating area. Most Honda fuel filters are mounted to the firewall.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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Car hesitates some times, check engine light recently came on. Does this car have a fuel filter and where is it located? Thanks.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes, it has one but it's not causing you problems. Start out by having the codes read and post the code numbers here.
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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Hi I'm trying to service a Honda Ciivic but I am having diificulty locating the fuel filter for this model. I have taken out the back seat and taken off the inspection cover, not there. I have dropped the fuel tank, not there. I have followed the fuel lines to the front of the car and look around even taking off the induction system but no luck. Where in the world have they put the fuel filter?
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi brooks948,

It is inside the fuel tank together with the fuel pump.
Item B.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_FilterFuel01Civic_1.jpg

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