The retainer clip secures the cartridge to.

How to remove shower valve cartridge. Replace the other pieces in reverse order; If the cartridge has not been replaced for a long. Turn the main water back on, test the functionality of the valve by turning on the.

Remove handle and trim piece from the front of the valve body. Twist the shower/tub control knob clockwise to remove it. Begin by removing the faceplates using either a screwdriver or allen wrench.

Tighten screws to stop water. Removing a shower cartridge pull out the cartridge clip. The cartridge is held inside the shower valve using a clip.

The collar first, then the handle adapter, then the handle. Most shower handles are held in with a small screw, typically a 5/32 hex. Slide in the retaining clip and replace the handle and escutcheon.

Lift off the handle and pull it off the stop tube to reveal the stem of the cartridge and its retainer clip. Unscew and remove the handle. Insert the new or repaired cartridge into the faucet body, oriented as it was originally.

You can use a hairdryer, but a more effective way to soften and dissolve scale is to inject vinegar into the valve housing using a syringe. Now take piece of timber 1x1 rest it on the mixer body, flat screwdriver and while levering on screwdriver move with the cartridge up and down, side to side, be aware where. Pull it out being careful not.