Help removing pcv hose clamp

[BruceT]

You know the one on the inlet manifold at the drive belt side tucked away. There is a hose clamp holding the remainder of hose on, I need to remove this clamp to attach the new hose but can't get enough access to try and lever out the little clamp.

It's fairly common failure so I'm guessing a lot of you have had to replace it. Volvospeed state to remove the power steering pump for un-restricted access but don't go into any detail!

[meffs]

Did mine a few weeks ago, didn't need to remove the pump, PIA of a job but not overly difficult.

I followed this;

http://www.lakesidedp.com/uploadpics/pcv/

It's pretty much spot on.

Cheers

Meffs

If it's the clamp I think your talking about it comes off by squeezing the clip? Nipper pliers used for tiling work well.

[BruceT]

Yeh, its the one you need to compress the expand so it can be removed.

I cant get any tool in the small gap to release it though!

By the way, im not removing the manifold if possible lol