How to replace a fuel filter on Nissan Frontier?

Let pressure out of the fuel system before you disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. After lifting your vehicle, use jackstands to safely hold it up. Position the jackstands so they support the front of the vehicle when working on a Frontier. The fuel filter sits next to the fuel tank on the vehicle's right structural beam. Before starting, carefully remove any dirt from around the tubes going into and out of the fuel filter. Carefully loosen the hose clamps at each end of the filter, and then pull off both hoses, keeping some absorbent material nearby to collect or soak up any gas that might spill. Loosen the nut holding the fuel filter's bracket bolt, and take the filter out of the bracket to work. For crystal clear driving, reverse the steps of removal to install the filter, and make sure to put it in the right way. Also change the spring clamps to screw clamps when possible.

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Nissan Frontier STRAINER Fuel
Part Number: 16400-0W005
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- Other Name: Strainer Assy-Fuel; Fuel Filter
- Replaces: 16400-0W010, 16400-3S500, 16400-0W01A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier | SC, SE, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | KA24DE, VG33E
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Nissan Frontier STRAINER Fuel
Part Number: 16400-0W010
$26.88 MSRP: $38.93
You Save: $12.05 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strainer Assy-Fuel
- Manufacturer Note: NML PART
- Replaced by: 16400-0W005
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Nissan Frontier | SC, SE, XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | KA24DE, VG33E
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Nissan Frontier STRAINER Fuel
Part Number: 16400-3S500
$26.88 MSRP: $38.93
You Save: $12.05 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strainer Assy-Fuel
- Manufacturer Note: LOCAL PART
- Replaced by: 16400-0W005
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier | SE, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | KA24DE, VG33E

Nissan Frontier Fuel Filter

The Frontier Fuel Filter protects the engine by screening out dirt, rust, water, and other contaminants before they reach sensitive fuel system parts. This safeguards your vehicle powertrain from corrosive fuels. The Fuel Filter is positioned in the fuel line. It has pleated and permeable paper within the cartridge. This paper traps fine particles but allows clean fuel to pass through to the pump and injectors. The Fuel Filter stops abrasive debris from circulating, allowing proper fuel flow to help with a smooth start, stable idle, and responsive acceleration that Frontier drivers expect. Excess water, specifically in diesel applications, is held back so corrosion and microbial sludge cannot form, guarding components from premature wear and affecting Frontier reliability. If the element becomes clogged, restricted flow can cause hard starting, rough running, stalling, or sluggish power. At this point, the recommendation is to replace the Fuel Filter at the interval specified for the Nissan pickup. Proper Fuel Filter maintenance keeps the Nissan powertrain running smoothly across every Nissan Frontier model on the road.

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Nissan Frontier Fuel Filter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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16400-3S500
Q: How to replace a fuel filter on Nissan Frontier?
A:
Let pressure out of the fuel system before you disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. After lifting your vehicle, use jackstands to safely hold it up. Position the jackstands so they support the front of the vehicle when working on a Frontier. The fuel filter sits next to the fuel tank on the vehicle's right structural beam. Before starting, carefully remove any dirt from around the tubes going into and out of the fuel filter. Carefully loosen the hose clamps at each end of the filter, and then pull off both hoses, keeping some absorbent material nearby to collect or soak up any gas that might spill. Loosen the nut holding the fuel filter's bracket bolt, and take the filter out of the bracket to work. For crystal clear driving, reverse the steps of removal to install the filter, and make sure to put it in the right way. Also change the spring clamps to screw clamps when possible.