How to remove a Garter Spring Lock AC Line Connector without tool using a hose clamp

WARNING: This was done with the system already drained.

How to remove a Garter Spring Lock AC Line Connector without tool using a hose clamp on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ

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[robertphillips]

Still valid 2 years later ... I have the plastic tool but no matter how much I squeezed with pliers I could not get it under the spring. Took a clamp and cut it to size as you demonstrated and with a little persuasion from pliers, it went right under. Thanks for the tip!

[LGaragem]

Amazing tip! Could never figure it out without your video!

[lshrd]

You rock! I had the proper tool, which seemed to just press against the spring - I couldn't go up size or down size. The hose clamp piece worked almost immediately.

[sjolokai]

Can't thank you enough for the upload! Would have been a huge help hours ago but worked a treat and saved me a trip to the auto parts store...again.

[hypnchain]

thanks for the the video dude. i don't have the connector tools to remove my a/c lines, this helps

[renoyo]

You’re a freaking G! thank you bro. Did a ton of searching and this is it!

[mtm]

Thanks for posting such a great, simple solution to removing spring lock connections like these! Saved me some time and money when I had to deal with a couple of those on one of my car's A/C systems.

[cmcken]

This is simply outstanding. I'm having no luck at the firewall w a 3/4 fitting with the plastic tool. I'm going to try this method out and vice grip that band in place. This method here looks like it will work.

[lookawaygrstay]

Thank you sir! It works. Just the advice I needed to get that hose off.

[richardscottstyles]

Thank you so much for this idea. We had tried ever type ac tool without sucess on 2002 dodge ram until i tried the hose clamp.

[virginiahwang]

Thank you for a new idea. I have a seized snap on connector and this is method looks like it will work.

[bradysolaem]

Brilliance thanks my dude i got the multi color plastic tools but they kinda suck! That looks way more efficient

[mfbomber]

Thank you! Gonna give this a try - need to disconnect these oil lines and my 1st improvised tool did not do it, but this is doable.

[ericsanders]

Holy Crap!!!! Thank you Thank you Thank Hope this video is monetized bro!!!

[pospc]

Thanks. Will try it tomrrow. I was going to buy the tool

[WHTEDEVIL]

Damn thanks for the badass car hack bro.

[pnolans]

I LOVE this kind of stuff!!! Good job.

[jackianmayer]

minor genius move ...no luck with pro "plastic" tools... then this vid ...ezpz..thanks...

[chriswaters]

YouTube video rock Pro awesome video thanks for the help very handy tool and very inexpensive I like how you think outside the box keep it up you an awesome job pretty sure your help your idea worked awesome

[larryjames]

that works better than the "tool" I bought!