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"Aremmes" (aremmes) 09/21/2019 at 18:20 • Filed to: Unsolicited Explorer, Radiator, Quick Question

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Transmission cooler lines on the Unsolicited Explorer need to be quick-disconnected before pulling the radiator out for replacement. Where is the tool supposed to go on these? I haz a dumb.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Aremmes 09/21/2019 at 18:30

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The too goes into the part where rubber connects to metal, from the metal side. Push River and metal sides together, insert tool, and it should come apart. They're usually pretty easy once you get the hang of it. But I recommend spraying some penetrating oil in first.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Aremmes 09/21/2019 at 18:33

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Harbor Freight has “Fluid Disconnect Tool Set” for these that are darn cheap and darn handy. Made short work of some GM fuel tank hose couplings and fuel rail disconnects recently.

The first time you do it, you’d swear it’ll never work-- but it does.

Aremmes > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 09/21/2019 at 19:02

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This is easier to understand than the descriptions I found on the internet. Thanks!

Aremmes > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 09/21/2019 at 19:05

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I have two different quick-disconnect tool sets, one for the fuel lines on the Miata and one for the cooler lines on Mom's Liberty. Hopefully one of these will work.

brianbrannon > Aremmes 09/23/2019 at 15:15

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You need a Ford specific stepped tool to get them loose

Aremmes > brianbrannon 09/23/2019 at 15:48

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Ya, I haven’t got one of those. I did find a workaround that didn’t require disconnecting the transmission cooler, though, but I’ll keep this in mind when the cooler calls it quits.