how do I remove plastic elbow

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
133,000 MILES
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DSMOORE88
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The plastic elbow that goes through the tensioner into the engine is leaking coolant
Feb 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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What engine ? mean belt tensioner? Could you provide a Pic?
Feb 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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DSMOORE88
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engine is 3.8 the heater line runs through the belt tensioner and elbows into engine. Is the plastic elbow held in by an o ring. it doesnt appear to thread in
Feb 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Does elbow attach to tensioner bracket? see pic
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Feb 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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