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04 Sorento fuel filter

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#1 ·
Hi all,
what's the latest on sorento fuel filter replacement. I have a Kia shop manual that says do it every 60000 on my 04 sorento, but several dealers that I called say that they never service them unless there's trouble. They don't even want to do it. I know it's a little bit of a pain, removing the rear seat for access, but it's not that big a deal. Do the filters really not need changing or do the dealers not care if a partially clogged filter causes premature pump failure and a big payday for them. I've done tons or repairs and I'm thinking of just doing it myself. Any ideas out there? btw whats a quick way to check for correct tension on the PS,and AC drive belts
Thanks,
Steve
 
#2 ·
It's really not much of a real filter just a little bag covering the inlet. Myself when the fuel pump fails that when you get both a fuel pump and a new little bag of a filter.

With gas costing a bunch many run their tanks really low and then you pick up a lot of little things that cause a fuel pump to fail.:(
 
#3 ·
its not just a little bag at the bottom of the pump. you are thinking of the fuel pick up not the filter. the filter should be replaced every 30000 miles and it is a big black/white thing covering the pump. and you do not need to remove the rear seat it pulls up from the back and leans forward plenty of room for you to change the filter. it is easy and should only take 20 minutes to do
 
#8 ·
Final result

Here's the bottom line on the Sorento fuel filter deal. There is a serviceable canister type filter surrounding the fuel pump in the tank. There is plenty of room to access it from the back seat floor. It is not the kind of thing that you would want to tackle unless you are pretty experienced, only because you have to take the whole fuel pump assembly apart and there are many small clips, wire connectors, and a couple of O rings. A clumsy move could easily break a crucial small part and cause you a lot of grief. In spite of what the dealers say, it should be changed. I did mine at 60000 and when I cut it open it was filty and nearing the end of it's usefulness. If the dealer won't do it, find a good shop that will. The filter was about $30 and someone who knows what they are doing probably would spend an hour. I took longer because it was unfamiliar and I wanted to be extra cautious. Thanks to all especially Texkiatech, that kid knows his stuff. If anyone needs more details email me at morroccos@cox.net
Thanks,
Stevm65
 
#10 ·
Here's the bottom line on the Sorento fuel filter deal. There is a serviceable canister type filter surrounding the fuel pump in the tank. There is plenty of room to access it from the back seat floor. It is not the kind of thing that you would want to tackle unless you are pretty experienced, only because you have to take the whole fuel pump assembly apart and there are many small clips, wire connectors, and a couple of O rings. A clumsy move could easily break a crucial small part and cause you a lot of grief. In spite of what the dealers say, it should be changed. I did mine at 60000 and when I cut it open it was filty and nearing the end of it's usefulness. If the dealer won't do it, find a good shop that will. The filter was about $30 and someone who knows what they are doing probably would spend an hour. I took longer because it was unfamiliar and I wanted to be extra cautious. Thanks to all especially Texkiatech, that kid knows his stuff. If anyone needs more details email me at morroccos@cox.net
Thanks,
Stevm65
Hello stevm65,

My 2003 Sorento at 80,000 miles.

I would love to replace just the filter, could you post a picture or a link to what it looks like. Online I found the entire assembly which I don't need and a few DIFFERENT pictures of the fuel filters - so need to be 100% sure I am buying the correct filter.
I could remove the assembly, remove the filter to see what it looks like but would have put all back and remove once again when the filter arrives.

Thank you,
Vadim.
 
#15 ·
Looking for advice - our Sorento has 184K on the clock and I personally didn't change fuel filter on it since we got it with 75K on the clock. So, should I change fuel filter or should I go for the complete fuel pump at this point?
Thanks in advance.
 
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