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Remove Faceplate and Trim

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Easy Replacement Of Delta Cartridge To Stop Shower Leak! #diy #helpingothers #plumbing #hacks

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What happens here

Next, remove the decorative faceplate, also known as the escutcheon. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the faceplate in place. If the faceplate is sealed with old caulk or sealant, use the screwdriver to score around the outside edge to break the seal. Then, carefully pry off the faceplate. Pay attention to any additional stops or screws behind the faceplate, as these will also need to be removed to fully expose the valve assembly. An oscillating multi-tool can be used for cutting through very stubborn or hardened caulk to ensure a clean removal.

Goal: Gain full access to the shower valve cartridge assembly.

Tools and materials

  • Oscillating Multi-tool Milwaukee — Cutting through stubborn caulk around the faceplate
  • Screwdriver — Removing faceplate screws and scoring caulk

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so the drippin' wouldn't drive her crazy. Always put a towel down, grab a 3.30 seconds Allen wrench. Just get that taken out, grab a screwdriver, score around the outside of this, pry it. There actually are two stops right there. Show that off, and that's off too. Turn this full on. We've got nothing coming out. So sometimes these bought it nuts on these Delta monitor

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