Heater hose broke at the connection to heater core

[uscgmac]

My hose on my 02 Expedition 4.6L broke right at the nipple to the heater core. The plastic clip piece broke off inside the hose leaving the connector on the heater core nipple. It's the side closest to the driver side. Is this the inlet side or outlet. I'm thinking it's the inlet side. I need to order a new hose assembly and want to know if anyone has a part number. Also that clip is a ***** to get off. Any suggestions on removing it. I tried reaching in and squeezing the white clips but just can't get it. I saw a video using hose pliers to pull it off. Dont care if it breaks because a new one is going on anyway. Any ideas would help. Thanks in advance.

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[Yupster Dog]

I just went thru removing heater hoses to flush my heater core. Here's the link to my post about it. I do not know if it will help with the broken clip but it could give you some more insight on the matter.
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/heat.37727/page-2#post-331369

 

[uscgmac]

I just went thru removing heater hoses to flush my heater core. Here's the link to my post about it. I do not know if it will help with the broken clip but it could give you some more insight on the matter.
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/heat.37727/page-2#post-331369

Thanks, it did help some. Appreciate it.

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[uscgmac]

Got that broken connector off the heater core pipe. What a *****, lol but it's off. Super cold right now so I'm going to wait a couple days to disconnect the rest of the assembly and have to wait for the new one to be delivered anyway. Half the battle is understanding how those connectors work. Used some angle long pliers to assist me.

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[and0r]

just paste everything back together with epoxy putty

 

[uscgmac]

just paste everything back together with epoxy putty

Bought a new motorcraft heater hose inlet assembly for 78.00 on parts geek. Delivered in 2 day. Installed it this morning and all good now.

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[Trainmaster]

Congratulations on that. You deserve a prize for this one.