How do you replace or change the fuel filter on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Answer 1

Where is the filter? The fuel filter is on the passenger side under the door near the front wheel well. It is behind a curved shield and a flat plate covering the fuel filter that is marked "fuel filter replace."

How do you access it? There is an aluminum plate held on with 3 13mm bolts. Remove it. Behind it there is a black plastic shield, held on with 2 10mm nuts. Remove that and you will see the fuel filter, and the bracket that holds it on.

How do you replace the fuel filter? This fuel filter has three lines attached to it. You need a fuel line release tool for one of the lines. You can get this tool for $10-$20 at most good auto parts stores. The line that requires the tool is the line that is by itself, and has an additional safety clip that must be removed to gain access. The other two lines have clips that release without a special tool. These clips are called R-clips. Each one has a little locking tab that you release, which allows you to squeeze the ends of the clip toward each other and slide the clip partially out of the connector housing, which releases the line from the filter nipple. Study the clip carefully before you attempt to remove it so you won't damage it.