Remove Kohler Bathroom Faucet Cartridge

This will enable you to screw it off the top of the faucet.

Remove kohler bathroom faucet cartridge.

Floor mount bath filler diverter removal. Once you have removed the screw you will have access to the bonnet on your kohler faucet. With the cartridge out inspect o rings for any damage. Replace all rings with the matching size.

Hold the handle with one hand. To remove the handles for the forte widespread bathroom or bidet faucet refer to the following directions. Turn off the water to the faucet. Unscrew the bonnet counterclockwise to expose the valve and the mounting nut.

The bonnet should remove easily by hand fig. Leaking under the handle. If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge. Turn off the water to your faucet and remove the handle fig.

Cover the drain with tape to avoid the loss of any small parts. The images below that show how to remove the valve trim may not look like exactly like your trim. Turn off the water supply for the kohler faucet in which you want to change the cartridge. A step by step interactive guide is also available to help you remove your kohler valve trim identifying and removing single control shower valve trim.

Most bathroom faucets that have two handles are cartridge style faucets. On some models of faucet you may have to remove the cartridge with a specialized tool which will be indicated on manufacturer s instructions. To replace the cartridge grip the top of the cartridge with pliers and pull straight up to remove it. Aerator options for the revival bathroom faucet.

With the handle removed the top of the valve will be visible fig. On knob style faucets a plug button covers the screw to remove the handle. Change a kohler ceramic valve cartridge from hot to cold components floor mount bath filler. Using your other hand turn the skirt the decorative flared piece below the handle counterclockwise.

On most two handled faucets this can be done by unscrewing the bonnet under the lever. See all 35 articles repair. Rotate the handle to the right to cut the supply. The instructions still apply.

The water supply valves are typically located underneath the faucet. Loosen the screw underneath the plug button to remove the handle fig. Once it has been removed set the bonnet aside so you can proceed with repairs to the o ring or cartridge. To remove it use a glove with grips or a jar remover to turn the piece counterclockwise.