Does anyone know what tool is required to remove AC lines? My intake rubbed a hole in my smaller aluminum line, so i purchased a new one. My problem is that I cannot remove the line without causing damage. Thanks

 

PM Ed718. I'm not sure if that's how you spell his username, but I believe he's changed it before and should be able to answer your question...

 

thanks!

 

I searched and couldn't find it, or Ed718.

 

Yeap' no dice.. anyone?

 

Here's his profile. Sorry.

https://my350z.com/forum/members/33500-ed-718.html

 

I got mine at Sears but I have seen it at major stores..

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00946337000P

 

where can i get a 15/32 wrench??

 

Autozone has a set available. The one I purchased had 4 AC line pieces. I used 1 of them to remove the AC line. Works very well. I'll try to get a link for you and post it up.

 

They look like 4 round clips each about the size of a golf ball. Each one a different color (red, black, white and blue). They are able to be opened up like a clam and 1 of the 4 sizes will fit the high pressure line, one of the others will fit the low pressure line. You simply push the now closed tool into the connection point and the A/C line should come apart with a little effort.

FYI - What this will do is release the Freon into the atmosphere. In NY, doing this is illegal because it releases Freon gas into the environment, not sure what state your in. Anyway, you could also go to a local shop and have them do it for a fee. I just draped a towel over the connector, used the tool to separate the hose and stepped away from the vehicle while the gas let out. Then I went back after a few minutes and re-connected the new hose and purchased a can of R134 refrigerant and re-charged the system.

BUT, since your hose/line is already damaged, I'm guessing all of your coolant/refrigerant already leaked out. So this really isn't your problem now.
Hope this helped.
Good Luck.

P.S. i couldn't find a picture of the connector on their web site, but I am sure Autozone has it.

 

Here are some pics of the tools you need, I found at Pep Boys today:






Even though the instructions on the back refer to fuel lines, you can clearly see that it states AC line on the front of the package. I hope this helps.

Sorry for the small size, but they were taken with my camera phone...Best I got.

 

when i first glanced at this thread i thought it said, "need help finding MY tool"...
sorry, i'm 12 and stuff...