Where exactly is the fuel filter located on my 2003 mitsubishi lancer?

The fuel filter/strainer is part of the fuel pump assembly located in the gas tank for the Mitsubishi 2.0L.

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Hi.

You need to release pressure from fuel lines cutting power to fuel pump.Turn on engine and remove fuel pump fuse. See:How To Release Pressure
Then disconnect battery.
Take down the fuel tank working from under backseat and underneath the car.
The fuel sender is located inside protective Housing. Remove housing held by 4 screws.
Disconnect electrical connector.
Disconnect the two hoses connected to sensor. Be careful with fuel that may still spray at pressure.
Perform operations in reverse order to reinstall.

Here a website showing the job done on a Carisma.

Regards.

Ginko

it's in the fuel tank, you really don't have to replace it unless you have problem with fuel pump.


to acess the fuel pump you need to take the rear seat off

The fuel pump is located in the fuel tank and you can reach it by removing the back seat.

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IN FUEL TANK IS PART OF FUEL PUMP MODULE

could be starter or fuel pump.

a guess... fuel filter should be up against subframe behind rear wheel in front of fuel tank...follow fuel lines down frame rail from motor to back end to find it.... good luck

The fuel filter/strainer is part of the fuel pump assembly located in the gas tank for the Mitsubishi 2.0L

Most modern day fuel injected cars have the pump located inside the gas tank. It's the safest place to put it, it can't ignite any fumes because it's submerged in the liquid.