Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• bullnose pliers/end-cutting pliers
• side cutters/diagonal cutting pliers
• high speed rotary tool/Dremel
• arbor with abrasive cutting disk
• safety glasses
• gloves

Procedure:

• in order to remove this style of clamp, it does have to be cut to release the tension and be remove
• the ear can be mechanically cut by using the specific tool intended for these clamps or using a pair of bullnose pliers/end-cutting pliers or side cutters/diagonal cutting pliers can be used to cut the ear
• if you are limited for room, do not have leverage required to cut it, or are having trouble cutting it in general you can use a high speed rotary tool with an abrasive cutting disk
• I do not recommend using the high speed rotary tool with an abrasive cutting disk on flammable fluids
• be sure to wear safety glasses when using this method, gloves are also great protection as well
• once the ear is cut using either method, even a double ear crimp clamp only requires one ear to be cut, the clamp can be spread open
• you can either bend the clamp open and remove the clamp, or slide the clamp back
• now you can remove the hose off the fitting