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Remove Old Cartridge — Remove old faucet cartridge

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Faucet Repair · Step 5 of 10

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Unscrew the black plastic retainer nut. Next, use a small tool or screwdriver to carefully pry up and pull out the U-shaped copper retainer clip that holds the cartridge in place. Grab the stem of the old cartridge with a pair of pliers and pull it straight out of the valve body. A dedicated cartridge puller tool may be needed if it's stuck.

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before you can pull off the handle assembly. Remove the handle dome and then take off the handle adapter along with the white plastic pivot nut. Use a wrench to unscrew the black plastic retainer nut. Pull out the copper retainer clip and pull out the cartridge with your pliers. Channel locks or a cartridge puller will also work. Wipe off any dirt or debris from the valve body. Then 1225 cartridge has a D washer

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