Lower radiator hose replacement

2002 FORD FOCUS
162,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LUKE ALLEN
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Is there an easy way to remove the inner hose clamp on the lower radiator hose? I am working on the car listed above it is a ZX3. I am having trouble finding the room to get a pair of pliers on the hose clamp itself.
Nov 18, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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STEVE W.
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That is where the cable style clamp pliers comes in handy. The head can snake into places that regular pliers cannot get. The long needle nose pliers can sometimes work as well but not as easy.
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Nov 18, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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