Trying to get bottom radiator hose off, looks like a rubber band around end?

1999 FORD EXPEDITION
110,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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24VIC
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trying to get bottom radiator hose off, looks like a rubber band around end saying bend back tab and rotate hose can't find tab can you help thanks
Nov 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi 24vic, There should be a clamp that looks like the one on the upper hose. Check if the tabs are at upper portion, hidden by something around it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_RadiatorHose01ExpeditionFig27_1.jpg

Nov 7, 2010 at 4:13 AM
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WILLY2BE
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hey i found out how to work with bottom hose firt if you look at the hose you.ll see an open section at end of hose there is a tap just bend it up and then with a big pair of chandle locks turn the hose 1/4 inch either way then wiggle hose off, you my have to diconnect the hose to to over flow when it is off you.ll see why you had to turn it, notches inside, you must turn it to get pass them, then it slides off, to replace do the same in reverse
Sep 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM
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WILLY2BE
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also i found it easyier to take driver side tire off the tab is rt there
Sep 4, 2011 at 10:51 PM