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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Question A/C line help

I'm trying to figure out how to disconnect the a/c line that goes from the condensor in front directly to the heater core area. I know where it disconnects at the condensor, however, I think it also has some sort of quick connect or something similar near the drier and heater core.

Does anybody have any pics of this junction I'm thinking of? And what kind of tool is used to disconnect? If I recall there's kinda mushroom spot and that's where it comes apart.

Unfortunately I didn't get a good look at it before I sold my SD, so now I'm trying to find pics of it to help a friend out.

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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It's just like those quick-disconnect fuel lines. And there is a clamp over it to make sure it doesn't come apart by itself.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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That's what I am thinking. Would it be the same size as a fuel line quick disconnect? I've only got my obs to look at and am thinking the SD is a larger one.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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No, it's bigger, IIRC. I bought a kit that had about 8 sizes from AutoZoo. They're plastic, but I haven't needed a different one yet...
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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I got this tool at Napa. Metal and 4 sizes.

You need to put the tool around the line and press it into the cage to
release the tension of the garter spring and then pull the line out.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Wouldn't that be *six* sizes??
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Robin that is 100% exactly what I think I needed! Thanks!!!

My fuel line quick disconnect only has 2 sizes 5/16" and 3/8" so I'll need to go get another one.
 
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Wouldn't that be *six* sizes??
Actually only four. Flip it around each way and only 2 sizes each way. They're labeled A, B, C, D.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Robin that is 100% exactly what I think I needed! Thanks!!!

My fuel line quick disconnect only has 2 sizes 5/16" and 3/8" so I'll need to go get another one.
It should be. It has 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 and 1" OD.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Harbor freight has a nice set of aluminum ones too.
 
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Originally Posted by PaysonPSD
Actually only four. Flip it around each way and only 2 sizes each way. There labeled A, B, C, D.
Oh -- I thought those were three separate tools, not the same one in different positions. LOL!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Oh -- I thought those were three separate tools, not the same one in different positions. LOL!
Well, I wasn't to clear on that was I?

I'm still wondering why they are labeled with letters and not sizes.

I'm sure the packaging I threw away had the sizes on it. I had to measure them before posting the sizes.
And then it dawned on me they were in 1/8" increments. DUH!
 
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