How to disconnect gas line to stove

[NWGetaways]

I'm a complete dummy on this stuff. Should I be able to break those nuts loose to disconnect the stove gas line? Afraid to use a lot of force if it's not the way to do it.

(I'm removing the stove prior to installing new countertop and sink)

[dznf0g]

Use two wrenches and hold the smaller one in place with equal force as you loosen the larger one.

Also use two when reinstalling using the same methodology. Finally test the connection for leaks with gas leak solution or soap solution after turning the gas back on. Don't over-tighten.

[NWGetaways]

Thanks!

[joshjack]

Also - these connections do not require any sealant or tape. Don't add any when you put it back together, and make sure the mating surfaces are clean.

[JCWDCW]

A bit late logging in on this...you may have already got it loose.
Remember the big nut turns counterclockwise looking from the tubing end of the assembly ( just in case you really are "a complete dummy on this stuff" LOL). As long as you get a good tight grip on both Hex surfaces you can't do any damage by using brute force. You need a good snug fitting wrench and/or vise grips for the small fitting on the regulator; it is the one that will strip the corners if you are at all loose fitting.
JCW

[Elbo]

Never,ever use Vice Grips on brass fittings. You will distort the fittings.

[MelGoddard]

Originally Posted by elbo

never,ever use vice grips on brass fittings. You will distort the fittings.

absolutely! :d

[NWGetaways]

Success! Thanks everybody.

Now I need to decide if I'm going to try to take the vinyl "backsplash" off to reveal the aluminum above this cabinet. It looks like the overhead cabinets are easy to remove.

[JCWDCW]

Originally Posted by Elbo

Never,ever use Vice Grips on brass fittings. You will distort the fittings.

Point taken...looks like the OP got it apart; however if the adapter gets damaged by rounded corners from a poor wrench fit, Vise Grips can be used and still not distort the fitting; just work it up to the point of no slippage! Rules sometimes need to be adjusted to fit the situation. I doubt vise grips will do any more damage than a small pipe wrench in a last ditch effort to get the tube nut off! BTW I'm speaking from years of industrial copper steam tracing maintenance.

JCW

[Elbo]

Originally Posted by JCWDCW

Point taken...looks like the OP got it apart; however if the adapter gets damaged by rounded corners from a poor wrench fit, Vise Grips can be used and still not distort the fitting; just work it up to the point of no slippage! Rules sometimes need to be adjusted to fit the situation. I doubt vise grips will do any more damage than a small pipe wrench in a last ditch effort to get the tube nut off! BTW I'm speaking from years of industrial copper steam tracing maintenance.

JCW

Yes sir you are right on that. I know it and you know it, but lets also add that if I had to use Vice Grips or a pipe wrench on a fitting I would put a new fitting back in its place throwing the old one away. I am speaking of years of working on gas and fuel lines.