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Unscrew the Handle Collar — Remove the Shower Faucet Handle

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Delta Shower Faucet Valve & Handle Replacement: A Step-by-Step Guide · Step 2 of 7

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To remove the Pfister shower handle that lacks a set screw, grip the entire handle assembly firmly. The handle is secured by a threaded collar located at its base, right against the faceplate. Rotate this collar counter-clockwise to unscrew it. You can use the faucet's lever handle to gain better leverage for turning. Continue to unscrew the collar completely until the entire handle assembly detaches from the valve stem in the wall.

Goal: Bathroom Sink Removal

  • The handle lever and the threaded collar are two separate parts; the collar is what needs to be unscrewed.
  • It can take many rotations to fully unscrew the collar, so be patient.
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FAQs

What if my old shower faucet cartridge is stuck and won't come out?

First, double-check that all retaining clips or nuts have been completely removed. If it's still stuck, try gently wiggling or rotating the cartridge with pliers or a cartridge puller to break its seal. A small amount of penetrating lubricant can help, but apply it carefully to avoid damage to the valve body or new seals.

I've turned off the water supply, but the shower still drips. What should I do before proceeding?

Ensure you've turned off the correct water supply valves, ideally both hot and cold lines leading to the shower, or the main house shut-off valve. If it continues to drip, your shut-off valves may be faulty and need repair or replacement themselves before you can safely work on the shower faucet.

Is this project genuinely suitable for beginners, and how long should I realistically expect it to take?

Yes, this project is considered beginner-friendly as it primarily involves basic disassembly and reassembly. While the estimated time is 3 hours, a careful beginner should allow a bit more time, especially if the cartridge is stubborn or if they need to locate the main water shut-off. Take your time and follow each step.

Do I need a specific Delta replacement cartridge, or will any universal cartridge work?

It is crucial to use a genuine Delta replacement cartridge or an exact aftermarket equivalent specifically designed for your Delta faucet model. Universal cartridges rarely fit perfectly and can lead to leaks, improper water flow, or difficulty controlling temperature. Always match the model number of your existing cartridge or faucet for the best results.

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with yours as well. But what you're going to do is you're going to turn this body here. It's actually two separate pieces. The handle, this inner body, are two separate pieces that rotates independently here and then the collar. And so what I need to do in order to get this off is I need to rotate this counterclockwise. And that will let this middle collar area screw out. So you can see there we go. I'm just screwing this collar right here. And I'm moving it counter clockwise and that allows you to remove the handle, which is going to allow you access to the valve body so that you can replace that shower cartridge that's in there. And with this one, what we're having an issue with is there's only hot water and that typically means that the cartridge is bad inside the wall. So it might take a while, but we are unscrewing this and it's independent of the actual handle. So there's two pieces here. We've almost got it, but there is more threads in there than you might think. So it takes a little bit to get these off. We've screwed it, but you can see it's coming out and there now we've got it completely out. And you can see

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