Remove fuel filter on 2000 Chrysler 300m?

Answer 1

I just replaced the fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on my 2000 300m. The filter is probably not available at your local auto parts store, I got mine online at autopartswarehouse.com for 32 bucks + shipping.

For safety sake, remove the positive cable from the lug under the hood. (where you boost the car off from) There are power wires next to the filter/regulator. There will be no power to them with the key off, but you don't want to take unnecessary chances!

The filter/regulator is on top of the fuel tank. You will have to drop the tank to do this, and will have to get the car off of the ground. (supposedly there is access in the trunk of a 1999 model, but my 2000 has every option available on the 300m, and there is no access in the trunk. Be aware, later models may be different.) Ramps will do it, though the higher off of the ground you are the better. Drain the tank, there is a plastic bolt on the driver side of the tank. BE CAREFUL, THE TANK IS PLASTIC!

If you drain the tank it isn't very heavy. There is enough slack in all lines and wires to drop the tank, excepting a carbon filter cannister located above the tank, but if it comes loose it can be put back into place. There is one hose that must be disconnected, just behind the tank. Loosen the clamp on the hose going to the filler cap and remove the hose. Unbolt the forward bolts on the fuel tank straps.

If you slide the tank out from under the car on the passenger side, you don't have to unhook any additional wires or hoses. You will see the filter/regulator on top of the tank, it looks like a fuel filter but has a ground wire going to it. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER RING! Remove the fuel line and gently remove the fuel line retainer as you will have to reuse it. Some gas will leak out when you remove the fuel line.

Gently pry the plastic tabs away from the filter/regulator, it will pop out. Clean the opening before you install the new one. Use some pressure and it will pop into place.

If you have never installed a fuel tank, getting the steel straps into place can be a pain. The floor jack will help here. Use the unthreaded 1/2" on the end of the bolt to help pry the strap into place.