How do you remove/install these hose clamps ?

[Sarwat]

It seems on the bimmers they are everywhere and I can't figure out what these clamps are called, how to remove them easily and what tool is needed to install them ?

I just took this one out of the power steering hose and replaced it with the standard worm type hose clamp.

[Steve530]

Those are crimp on hose clamps. There's a special tool to install them. I've always just used a screwdriver to expand the top to remove the clamp.

You're better off with the screw type hose clamps because these can loosen over time.

[abemcclellan]

Those are crimp on hose clamps. There's a special tool to install them. I've always just used a screwdriver to expand the top to remove the clamp.

You're better off with the screw type hose clamps because these can loosen over time.

agreed.