The fuel filter on a 1998 Dodge Neon is not a serviceable (or cleanable) type. It's more like a "screen" or a "strainer" that attaches to the base of the fuel pump assembly which sits inside the gas tank. To get to the fuel screen, you need to take the entire fuel pump assembly out of the tank. If you are replacing the entire fuel pump, then it's definitely recommended that the fuel strainer be replaced at the same time. Although the strainer looks like a washable nylon mesh, it's not recommended to do so since by now it's over 10 years old and fully saturated with old fuel and contaminants. A new strainer normally comes with the fuel pump assembly, but you can possibly also buy it separately (from the dealer) for about $40.
The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump assembly in the tank and is not serviced as a separate part.
The fuel filter can not be cleaned.
The fuel filter on 1998 Dodge trucks, Dakota, and full size trucks and vans have the fuel filter located inside the fuel tank, It is a non replacable filter.
It is not necessary to prime the fuel filter.
The fuel filter is located in the gas tank.
The Fuel filter is above the gas tank.
It is on the inboard side of the fuel tank.
It is on the inboard side of the fuel tank.
In tank
it is in the gas tank .
The fuel filter is not servicable. You would replace it with a new one.
Dodge considers the fuel filter to be a life time filter. It is good for the life of the fuel pump.