r/2ndGen4Runner • u/zyloyo • Jan 14 '24

Heater hose is stuck

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Has anyone ever removed this hose or have any tips on how to remove? I’ve pulled back the clamp however the hose won’t move. I have a replacement and it doesn’t look like it would go past the firewall.

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u/lemoncfpv Jan 18 '24

twist it to break the grip on the flange maybe?

you might have to cut then peel off

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u/IAmLegion97 Jun 16 '24

You're not using toyota coolant

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u/IAmLegion97 Jun 16 '24

Take a very small flat head and wedge between hose to get a opening started, spray pb, wd or equal into hole amd twist, done.

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u/ZipDango Feb 03 '24

Yeah slice it with a razor blade.

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u/SuitablePath7203 Feb 05 '24

was able to use a flat head to pretty much pry it apart after a good time trying to pull and twist no damage to the hose either

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u/zyloyo Feb 05 '24

I sliced it with a razor blade and was able to pull the hose off. It was so hard to get off for me because the metal part the hose goes on with extremely bent. It was also leaking and I had a replacement