Where do I find the fuel filter on a kia optima 2005

SOURCE: Location of a 2002 kia optima fuel filter

Hi on this car the fuel filter is in the fuel pump so the pump as a whole will be replaced. To get to it you will have to remove the rear seat bottom cushion. There are 2 12m bolts inbetween the top cushion and the bottom. remove them and then on the front of the bottom cushion there will be 2 plastic clips pull up on them and the cushion will pop up and you will see the acc panel for the pump.

SOURCE: can't find the fuel filter in a 2005 kia optima

klaudie: This car does not really get serviced very often unless there are contaminants in the tank. I checked the Kia factory maintenance schedule and there is NO reference to fuel filter replacement. It seems that many manufacturers are now just putting screens or socks in the tanks before the fuel pump and no longer use fuel filters. KIA just puts a fine screen before the fuel pump. The pump is in the fuel tank which warrants it's removal to access the pump.
A strong word of advise of this engine!!!!!
Do NOT let the timing belt go beyond 60,000 miles. I could find no reference in Kia's maintenance schedule for timing belt replacement. According to them it's a judgment call by the tech! THAT IS TOTAL INSANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If the belt breaks in this engine you will trash the upper end of the motor and be spending big bucks! Nearly all automotive manufacturers had scheduled timing belt replacements at 60,000 miles and suddenly a lot of them just extended the time and distance, but the part numbers, manufacturers and designs didn't appear to have changed. I have had many cars in my shop where people did not heed my warning. Some get lucky and others have to hock their kids fo afford the cost of their negligence.

Marvin

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• Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: where is the location of the fuel filter in the Kia Optima 2002

according to the service manual the fuel filter is part of the fuel pump assembly and is not replaced during regular maitenance. It is in the gas tank

SOURCE: fuel filter location 2006 kia optima

Your filter is located under the frame of the car near the fuel tank in between the fuel lines. it is an In-line fuel filter. i will place a picture below to help.

Marvin

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• Posted on May 07, 2010

SOURCE: 2004 kia optima fuel filter location

The fuel filter is ionbside the gas tank
No need to drop tank, on the 2004 Kia Optima . There is an access cover behind the back seat in the trunk.