air conditioning crap

[snacob14]

ok, so i'm replacing the motor in my jeep. when i took the radiator out there were two a/c lines that have some sort of flared fitting connection with a retainer clip on them. i took the clip off now do i need a special tool to get them appart or am i doing something wrong. please help thanks

 

[langer1]

ok, so i'm replacing the motor in my jeep. when i took the radiator out there were two a/c lines that have some sort of flared fitting connection with a retainer clip on them. i took the clip off now do i need a special tool to get them appart or am i doing something wrong. please help thanks

Depends on what year, there is a tool to unlock some of the newer ones.

 

[Panama XJ]

If it is 97 up you need a Spring Lock tool is about $10.00 looks like a plastic cap that spits apart.

 

[snacob14]

thats what i needed to know. sorry about not specifying the year it is a 98 by the way. thanks again.

 

[Jeff in VA]

You've (properly) discharged the system, yes? If not, be prepared for a whole bunch of refrigerant/oil coming at you....at about 200 psi.
Be careful.
Jeff