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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 04:19 AM
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Remove clamp holding transmission cooler lines
Hi, can someone tell me the best way to remove the clamp holding the transmission cooler lines to the frame?

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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 06:54 AM
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Smile Clamp
It looks kill a plastic push in type pin. Should be able to pry the center up and remove.Larry
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocketowner
It looks kill a plastic push in type pin. Should be able to pry the center up and remove.Larry
This should actually be a METAL snap-in fastener. Simply pry it out.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 02:09 PM
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Yes, metal. I've never had any luck getting them out with out destroying them.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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I can't remember where I got the picture below, and it looks slightly different than yours (having 3 prongs instead of two), but this might give you an idea of how to extract your clip.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 06:39 PM
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Thanks everybody. I'll pry and hope for the best.
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tdhill01
I'll pry and hope for the best.
We'll add an "a" to the second word here and hope along with you.
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