Delta Faucet Bonnet Nut Stuck

Remove the faucet s bonnet nut.

Delta faucet bonnet nut stuck.

To remove the bonnet nut turn it in a counterclockwise direction with a wrench until the nut is free from the threads on the valve then lift the nut up and over the valve to complete the removal process. Take an old wood chisel and gently start hitting the outside of the ring counterclockwise. Make sure you have a new replacement bonnet nut on hand before you cut the old one. I will show you how i quickly.

If that doesn t work right away try to break it loose by gently hitting the ring clockwise without twisting the fixture. This is sometimes also called a dome nut or dome cap. Can t remove the handle or bonnet nut. Then try to loosen it using a correctly sized wrench.

Remove a stuck bonnet nut on delta 13 14 shower easiest method. Tap with a hammer. Moving the nut in any direction is progress. The bonnet nut fits over the faucet valve and holds the valve into place.

Water cannot be turned. Jarring the nut can break its bond to the bolt. No special tools required. If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device.

How to remove a stuck bonnet nut from a delta 600 series shower trim kit. To make sure you hit the nut itself and not the surrounding threads place a center punch on the nut and strike the punch with a hammer.