My 2001 Nissan Xterra 3.3 v6 when driving After it shifts the first time it slowed down and will not accelerate any faster could this be the fuel pump the filter is brand new

Barry N Melissa Spring

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• Posted on Mar 31, 2010

SOURCE: HOW TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP FOR A NISSAN XTERRA

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Drain the fuel tank.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Fuel pump module harness connectors Filler hose shield Fuel pressure and return lines Filler hose Vent hose Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) hose Fuel tank skid plate Fuel tank Fuel level sender Fuel pump
   

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Fuel pump Fuel level sender. Tighten the screws to 17-23 inch lbs. (2.0-2.5 Nm). Fuel tank. Tighten the bolts to 27-36 ft. lbs. (37-49 Nm). Fuel tank skid plate. Tighten the bolts to 27-36 ft. lbs. (37-49 Nm). EVAP hose Vent hose Filler hose Fuel pressure and return lines Filler hose shield Fuel pump module harness connectors Negative battery cable
   
2. Fill the fuel tank.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.
   
   

SOURCE: fuel filter

It has been my experience with imports that their fuel filters typically are located either in the gas tank or in the fuel line from the gas tank to the pump. It will mostlikely be mounted to the frame of the vehicle and be metal.

SOURCE: fuel filter or fule Pump?

i,d say start with filter first. if it was the pump it wil not run pump work or dont work

SOURCE: Does my 2001 3.3L V6 EFI Nissan Xterra have a non

It's has a timing belt, also it's an interference engine, if belt goes bad it will bent valve's .

SOURCE: where is the fuel pump relay located at in the

Inside the fuel tank