Upper radiator hose replacement help!
 

1996 Golf GTI 4L-2.0L 5 speed man. trans.


Trying to replace upper radiator hose and having problems connecting the two lower hoses that branch off it. If you hook up one end, then you cannot connect the other. Their are big plastic connectors that connect the branched off hoses. They are obstructing me from getting the second hose over the male connector. Do I have to disassemble something to get the hoses on? Any help would be appreciated.

thanks,
Duane