I decided to take the five days I will have off for Christmas to change out the pump, thermostat, and hoses.

So far, I had disconnected all of the hoses with no fanfare; unclip, pry, pop -- they're off.

However, I can't get a good place to pry in the lower hose-to-radiator connector and it is fighting. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to pop off this last hose?

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2006 X5 Sport 4.4i