Single Handle Kitchen Faucet Cartridge Removal

Slide the white cartridge removal tool that came with your new cartridge over the old cartridge the tool acts a socket for the cartridge so you can use a wrench to remove it.

Single handle kitchen faucet cartridge removal.

1225 cartridge removal operating a moen faucet without a handle taking apart and reassembling a moen kitchen faucet that uses 93980 100440 and 100429 replacement part kits assembling a moen single handle kitchen faucet adapter and connector. To replace the cartridge grip the top of the cartridge with pliers and pull straight up to remove it. Cartridge 1224 two handle replacement cartridge hot or cold. Watch the 1224 cartridge removal installation video.

Cartridge 4000 unfinished replacement cartridge. Loosen the screw that holds the handle onto the faucet. Twist the wrench counter clockwise to loosen the screw. Slide the cartridge out of the socket.

Continue turning the allen wrench counter clockwise until the handle is loose enough to remove from the faucet body. Loosen the screws or nuts that hold. Test the handle s tightness with one hand as the allen wrench retracts the set screw further out of the handle. Some water will come out with the cartridge that s normal.

If there s a decorative cap or button on the handle you ll want to take that off first to get to the screw. Faucet handles can differ by model but they re typically attached by a screw. If there s an escutcheon or other trim remove that as well. This 4000 cartridge does not have a removal installation video feel free to contact us or call us for assistance at 1 800 buy moen 1 800 289 6636 we re happy to help.

Two handle faucet cartridges. Now loosen the cartridge assembly with your wrench and remove it. On some models of faucet you may have to remove the cartridge with a specialized tool which will be indicated on manufacturer s instructions. Remove the plastic tool and use the plier to firmly grasp the top of the cartridge stem and pull straight up to lift the cartridge out of the faucet body.

Turn it clockwise until the handle comes off using an allen wrench or a screwdriver.