Step-by-Step Pex Pipe Removal Process From Sharkbite Fitting. PEX pipes are popular for plumbing due to their flexibility and durability. Sharkbite fittings are used to connect these pipes easily. But sometimes, you may need to remove a PEX pipe from a Sharkbite fitting. This guide provides a step-by-step process for this task. Step 1. Safety First. There are two main methods for removing SharkBite fittings. They are: Removal with a Sharkbite Tool. Purchase a SharkBite removal tool that fits the pipe you're working on. Make sure the fitting can slide off the pipe without damaging other pipes. Fit the removal tool onto the pipe with the hollowed-out side facing toward the fitting.
Some ways of removing the SharkBite fittings in case of emergency include; using an adjustable wrench, pipe clip, hose clamp, or bicycle wrench. You can also use a chord to push in the release collar if the fitting is too close to the wall making it impossible to fit a tool.. Here are two most effective tools to remove a SharkBite clamp and methods of using those: Using SharkBite Removal Tool. This is the easiest process to cut loose a clamp. So, how do you use a SharkBite removal tool? The steps include: STEP 1: Take a clamp removal tool and set the cutting jaws on both sides of the clamp ear. Now press the handles.