2006 2.5 Wrx Fuel Filter

[johnmacdonald]

Annual service coming up - can anybody tell me the location of the fuel filter for my 2006 2.5 WRX (it's not an STi). Some say it's in the tank, others not! Thanks.

John

[beefoss]

It's in the tank above the pump on the Fuel pump assembly.

Funnily enough, the fuel filter isn't on any of the servicing to do's lists either.

[The Don]

Item 13 here...........

http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/en_g11/type_39/intake_and_supply_system_turbocharger/fuel_tank/illustration_2/

As said, no longer classified as a service item.

Should you wish to do it then this will give you an idea of what's involved.........

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f88/06-forester-xt-replacing-fuel-pump-fuel-filter-110334/#post1199907

[johnmacdonald]

Many thanks gents for your replies and I have every confidence that that you are absolutely correct. However, what continues to confuse is that the handbook that came with the WRX stated that for "3.0 litre & all turbo engined vehicles 06 model year onwards" fuel filter to be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles, a Subaru dealer replaced the filter 3 years ago showing part no. 42072AA011 at a cost of £26.37 + VAT and having entered the registration no., eurocarparts.com very recently supplied a filter quoting part no. 42072PA010. It's a black cylindrical item approx. 8.5 cm diameter, 8 cm high with "bent" in and out tubes. Further thoughts would be appreciated before returning the filter for a refund..

John

[ccrien]

Looking under bonnet from the front, if there's such a filter its right at the top, just inside from the right (passenger side) suspension turret, ie behind the battery near the bulkhead- but late models don't have this replaceable filter just the one in the tank. If its not there you need a refund from your last dealer service!

[johnmacdonald]

Looking under bonnet from the front, if there's such a filter its right at the top, just inside from the right (passenger side) suspension turret, ie behind the battery near the bulkhead- but late models don't have this replaceable filter just the one in the tank. If its not there you need a refund from your last dealer service!

Thanks. Definitely no filter where you suggest - that area houses the secondary air pump... Have already thought of asking Subaru dealer for a refund!