1997 Ford Escort Replace Air Conditioner Hose

1997 FORD ESCORT
55,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DK101
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I have a 1997 Ford Escort and I need to replace the hoses from the dryer to the compressor. How do I separate the old hose from the dryer? (Picture Escort AC Connection 1) How do I separate an inline connection? (Picture Escort AC Connection 2)
[img:e1b212de02]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/578685_Escort_AC_Connection_1_1.jpg[/img:e1b212de02][img:e1b212de02]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/578685_Escort_AC_Connection_2_1.jpg[/img:e1b212de02]
Oct 1, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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There are spring clip tools available at all parts stores, wrap the tool around the line and push it into the joint, then pull the lines apart., Tool is required to do the job.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_AC_Line_Tool_1.jpg

In picture 2 of yours, push that lock collar off first!
Oct 1, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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