[In The Ten Ring]

Anytime you are working with fuel lines, blow torch is your best bet. Failing that, go for shaped charges.

OK, done being silly. We really need pics to see what you are talking about.

I removed mine the first go, no experience and I was pretty inexperienced then with tools.

I had a little trouble getting one clip off, used a 1/2 inch drive ratchet and a ratcheting wrench....recall needing a neighbor's help for that. So it may be a 2 man job at one point. Get us pics.