Heater Hose Quick Disconnect 2004 Silverado

[johnny757]

I have searched the internet for about 2 hours trying to understand how GM's Quick Disconnect Heater Hoses work. I've already snapped off the White side and am going to replace both hoses because the plastic Y connector broke. Is there a special tool required or a method of removal that does not require a tool? I have read a lot of disscussion forums but nobody goes into a detailed description. Can anybody help please? A link with pics would be great.

[txab]

Here's the tool. It fits around the pipe and you pull it into the plastic fitting to release the tabs holding it on the metal pipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gates has new connectors