help with removing air line going to strut

[rjhoff]

Replacing front passenger air bag. How is best way to remove air line? can you cut it off close to selinoid and still have enough slack for new strut. got no inst. on how to remove air line with new strut. Any help appreciated!!!! Thank you

 

[driller]

Push in on the small (orange) collet around the (black) airline, then pull on the airline. It sometimes takes some effort.


I've used needle nose pliers to push the collet. You could also use a small open end wrench.

 

[rjhoff]

Will do. Not much room there to get a good push or pull. Thanks for replying!