A/C Drier Replacement

[m_b]

hi all,
i am changing out the a/c compressor.it is recommended that i change the drier and orfice tube to keep the warranty for the compressor.
how do i get the drier off ? i took off the so called clamps or keepers where the lines go into the drier.i just couldn't get the lines to come apart.

any thoughts??

mike

 

[PRattenbury]

The little clamps arent't really what holds the lines together. You need a release tool, which can be had at your local friendly auto parts store for 15 or 20 bux. The drier can be a pain because the joint for the line going to the evaporator is so close to a 90 degree bend. But it'll go with a little patience.

 

[jambbii]

They are called either a/c clamps or ford fuel line clamp tools.

 

[Trapper]

I'm Cheep I used and old teflon tape plastic real and trimed it to work.