05 camry fuel filter

[guidway]

Have an '05 Camry 4cyl with 100k miles on it. I figured its about time to replace the fuel filter on it (it's still the original). Looked in the Hayne's manual and such and can't seem to find any mention of it. Where is it located on this model? I keep seeing other similar models mentioning its in the tank, is that the same for this one? If so, do I need to even worry about replacing it?

thanks
guid

[MrSo0h0o]

i dont think you need to worry about it. Unless you are having serious problems with gas delivery, you wont notice any difference.

[ekpolk]

I agree that you probably don't need to worry about it. But if you want to go after it, yes, it is a tank mounted unit. It's very large (relative to the fuel filters I'm used to from older cars), at roughly the size and proportions of a quart milk bottle. I have reviewed the change procedures on TIS, and it's not for the feint-hearted. You start by removing the rear seat bench. Then you remove an access panel. Then you break into the fuel tank, and do the replacement. Then you reverse the access procedure.

I'm no professional mechanic, but I will make one hard recommendation: if you do decide to tackle this one at home, do remember to extinguish all smoking materials first. . .

[guidway]

thanks for the info. Since it's not giving any problems and now that I know what is involved I think I probably should leave it alone (if it ain't broke, don't fix it). Seems like the newer cars are getting more and more difficult to fix yourself... before long oil changes will require a computer. oops, better not give companies any ideas...

[TRD VVTi]

You don't need to change it.