How do I remove this shower fixture? [solved]

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Scott P213 Asked 12 years ago

How do I remove this shower fixture? [solved]

I'm a little desperate here. When we moved into this home, we inherited this shower fixture. Now it's leaking. But, I can't figure out how to remove it!?

alt text I've tried to back it all the way off and looked for a set screw on the bottom. I can't find any manuals online for this part. Any ideas?

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or use a drill to just drill out the rusted-in-to-oblivion screw head. - longneck 12 years ago

@longneck - you would need to replace the whole thing though. - ChrisF 12 years ago

After you drill out the old rusted center screw, try a wheel puller if you have one. - shirlock homes 12 years ago

@ChrisF - good point, i was under the impression the OP wanted to replace the whole thing. a stripped screw removal bit might be more appropriate. or with a bit of careful drilling, the shaft of the screw might be exposed enough that it could be removed with a pair of plyers. - longneck 12 years ago

That was it. I hadn't wanted to pull so hard on it. But, with the encouragement above, I went for it. - Scott P 12 years ago

Joel Spolsky1641 Answered 11 years ago

You could use a faucet handle puller. These are available at almost any hardware store for under $15.

how remove shower fixture?

You stick the middle pin into the hole in the center of the faucet, and adjust the side-pincers to grab the handle from beneath. Then you turn the handle to gently, directly pull the faucet handle off.

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Kimberly2400 Answered 6 days ago

Changing out the shower trim from brushed nickel to black! Easy DIY way to upgrade shower fixtures.

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It looks like the screw in the center is missing (the hole in the center of the piece that says "off"). I would try pulling on that center part to remove it (the screw that was there probably was to hold it in place but now that it is gone it should come off... easier said than done). You will probably need to pull fairly hard or even use a screw driver to slowly pry it off (especially if it has been on for a long time it might take some work to get it off). Then once that center piece comes off you should see the other screws that are holding the rest of the unit on.