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A/C Condenser Hose Clip

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Hi, I'm replacing the condenser discharge line between the A/C compressor and condenser and there is a factory "safety clip" at the condenser end. I've never seen a clip like this, any tips on how to properly remove the clip?

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Are you talking about the connector much like is on the fuel line with the coil spring over a rubber band inside? (My Mustang is still hiding from the snow in an offsite garage.) There are various tools that slide in, expand the spring, and allow the parts to separate.
If not, I'd like to see a picture. I also think it's time to spring my car out.
 
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7991LXnSHO said:
Are you talking about the connector much like is on the fuel line with the coil spring over a rubber band inside? (My Mustang is still hiding from the snow in an offsite garage.) There are various tools that slide in, expand the spring, and allow the parts to separate.
If not, I'd like to see a picture. I also think it's time to spring my car out.
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Here is the clip, I was able to nudge it off with a screwdriver. But the next question is, how do I properly unattach the line from the condenser?
 

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First make sure all the freon is out. Then use one if these.



These are like clam shells. They wrap around the line. There's a lip on the inside that slides inside the round flange and unlocks them. Very useful on fuel lines too. This style is way easier to work with. A little wd40 or oil on the line helps too. Push it in and twist back and forth while pulling the lines apart.
 

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jakekeys said:
Here is the clip, I was able to nudge it off with a screwdriver. But the next question is, how do I properly unattach the line from the condenser?
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I answered the second question first. There are X shaped tools with curved tabs on the end that do the same as the plastic circle things.
 
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7991LXnSHO said:
I answered the second question first. There are X shaped tools with curved tabs on the end that do the same as the plastic circle things.
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I've tried those kind and never had any luck with them. Total pain to use. I'm no pro, so perhaps I was not using them in the correct way.
 

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slow84lx said:
I've tried those kind and never had any luck with them. Total pain to use. I'm no pro, so perhaps I was not using them in the correct way.
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I am not a pro with these either, and wanted to burn the plastic ones in a metal trash can the first time I disconnected a Ford fuel line. I think practice might help with any tool on these disconnects. They pop together fast at the factory, but there has to be a better high pressure connection system.
 

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I have used the plastic inserts only, not the fancy holders. I find the trick is to push the connection tighter together as you try to insert the tool. This helps take some of the pressure off the spring. Once the tool is fully seated, its just a wiggle and pull to separate.
 
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KRUISR said:
I have used the plastic inserts only, not the fancy holders. I find the trick is to push the connection tighter together as you try to insert the tool. This helps take some of the pressure off the spring. Once the tool is fully seated, its just a wiggle and pull to separate.
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This. Plus a little bit of lubricant. Wiping it all off to clean it good before insertion. If trash gets in there it won't reseal well.
 

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slow84lx said:
This. Plus a little bit of lubricant. Wiping it all off to clean it good before insertion. If trash gets in there it won't reseal well.
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Good advice in many situations.
 

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slow84lx said:
This. Plus a little bit of lubricant. Wiping it all off to clean it good before insertion. If trash gets in there it won't reseal well.
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Some good ct material too
@Noobz347 what do you think
 
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