You may also use a blade for this depending on the design of your faucet.
Single tub faucet removal.
If both stems fit through a central hole in the sink you may.
Turn on the faucet to drain any excess water.
Slide the strap and the metal clip off the horizontal rod.
Single handled shower faucets can leak just like double handled ones and the resulting dripping can be annoying especially if the.
Unscrew the handle screw with a flathead or phillips head screwdriver as needed.
How to replace a single hole faucet.
The most difficult part of faucet replacement is usually accessing and removing the fasteners.
For most faucets removal will involve removing flexible supply tubes and unscrewing mounting nuts that are threaded onto faucet tailpieces up under the sink.
Begin by using a flat head screwdriver to pry off the handle s plastic cover also called the plastic insert or index.
Remove the handle of the single lever faucet from the main valve screw by using a flathead screwdriver.
Under the sink loosen the nut holding the top of the strap to the lift rod.
Wiggle the handle and pull it off.
Unscrew the pivot nut and remove the horizontal rod from the back of the tail piece.
For a single handle faucet.
Insert the flathead or blade into the opening between the handle and the main shaft of the faucet.
How to repair a wall mounted single lever shower faucet.
Removing bathtub faucet handles is essentially the same whether you have a one or two handled design.