I have the Haynes Manual that refers to a "special tool" for removing lines from radiator. It doesn't show the tool, but the auto parts store said it should be same as tool used for fuel line connections.

What I have is a plastic split cylinder with flange that slips over the line.
You then push it in to release the plastic retainer, but I can't get line loose. Can anyone describe the tool needed and what I need to do to remove the line?

that is the correct tool. You need to really help work it in tho'. I just did the cooler lines, and it took us well over an hour to finally break the damn line free from the radiator.

oh yeah, make sure you are using the right size, that makes the difference.

that is the correct tool. You need to really help work it in tho'. I just did the cooler lines, and it took us well over an hour to finally break the damn line free from the radiator.

Hello, My name is beagle....

I am working on a Taurus my wife owns, and I am trying to get the radiator out of the car. I see that it comes out through the bottom of the car. Ok I have reached the trans lines and can barely get my hands near these lines. I bought this tool also the other hand was referring to. The half opening, color coded, for size tool. It has helped me none so far because I can barely get my hand in around these areas much less the tool with it. I took a phillips screw driver and got a little clamp off that was seemingly holding the line into the radiator maybe. The line seems loose going into the radiator fitting, but when I try and put presure on it to get it to come loose or out, it won't move. I now wonder what is the way that this line is actually attached???? Any help would be appreciated..

beag