There is a special tool for it but I'd see if I could do it myself with a pair of pliers.
You can check with NAPA for bands and a tool
You can check with NAPA for bands and a tool
Fill me in on how , channel locks to me would be difficult. The tabs are very small and shallow .You don't actually need the tool, it can be done with a simple set of channel lock. Pliers
That's all we've ever used. Open them up as wide as possible. One jaw goes on one tab. The other jaw goes on the other one squeeze until tight. It's not ideal but it works and most everyone has channel locks.Fill me in on how , channel locks to me would be difficult. The tabs are very small and shallow .
Exactly, you hit the nail right on the head. And it's funny that sometimes when a certain tool works in a pinch that ends up becoming "the tool' lolWhen you are in a pinch and don't have the correct tool it is surprising at what you can get to work.