I've been trying to get to the cartridge in my bathroom sink faucet handle. I took off the top part, but in order to get the cartridge out it looks like I have to take off the bottom part as well. I've tried prying it and turning it, but I'm not sure how it's supposed to come off. I don't know the manufacturer of the faucet either.
I put WD-40 to help loosen the bottom edge but it doesn't seem to want to budge and I don't want to scratch it up. Any suggestions? Also, do I need to replace cartridges in both handles to stop a leak? I'm new at this house fixing stuff.
Best Answer
You need to remove the piece of bell shaped trim surrounding the cartridge. There is very likely a large nut under there. To avoid scratching i usually wrap the lowest part of this trim with 3-4 winds of masking tape, then undo with water pump pliers. These spread the load nicely. You maybe lucky and get the leaky cartridge first, if not at least you know how to do it,so the next one will be easier.