a/c suction line retainer

Hello,
I am attempting to install a new section of the a/c suction line on a Tundra 2002 V-8, that goes from the compressor to a union under the air cleaner assembly. I cannot open the plastic retainer that couples the line to the next section of line that connects to the evaporator.
I have tried putting individual pins into the 2 holes in the connector, but no luck.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ken

 

This fellow used what I'm used to using when doing trim removal....a trim tool. It's a long way around the barn video but starting at 1:50 mark, he shows how he did it. It somewhat mimics what the FSM shows using their Toyo SST tool.








and another shorter one....

 

Bubba,
I will try this tool.
Thank you,
Ken

 

here you go, I just changed that line like a week or two ago, those clips suck. I will add that I don't know which clip yours looks like but if its the one in the picture I shared you need to press down into that tiny hole pretty firmly, doing that will depress the metal tab inside and allow the clip to open up. I tried not to move the airbox out of the way for the longest but it really was worth it to have the extra space in there.

 

Thank you for taking the time to help.
I will try your suggestion.

Ken

 

I bought a clamp from Toyota, figuring I might break the old one. After studying the new clamp and purchasing a Toyota tool to remove the clamp, I gave up trying to remove the old clamp in an orderly fashion. I jammed a screwdriver in the split and the clamp opened without breaking. LOL I wonder if parts like this are purposely designed to discourage amateurs from repairing their vehicles?