Delta Kitchen Faucet Bonnet Nut Stuck

Lift valve cartridge out of body.

Delta kitchen faucet bonnet nut stuck.

I am attempting to replace the diamond seal cartridge in my delta kitchen sink faucet but i cannot loosen the bonnet nut from the plastic base see pic no matter what i try. The bonnet nut fits over the faucet valve and holds the valve into place. Place handle on stem and rotate counterclockwise approximately 1 4 turn after the stop has been contacted. Won t budge at all.

Customer had a 3 year old delta 9178 dst touch kitchen faucet with the diamond cartridge in it. Do not pry the valve cartridge out of the body with a screwdriver. However the bonnet will not budge when i take the pipe wrench to it. I m trying to replace the cartridge in my leaking delta monitor bathtub faucet.

The delta faucet brand delivers well made stylish faucets shower heads and other kitchen and bathroom accessories. I have been grabbing the base with channel locks and trying to unloosen the nut with adjustable wrench. Your shower experience inspired living innovations delta outlet delta recertified customer service. Handle and bonnet nut.

I feel as though i am missing something obvious here. Browse now to customize your kitchen or bathroom. Let sit for 15 minutes and try to remove bonnet nut. There was a lot of calcium buildup inside once i got it off.

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. Delta 9178 dst struck bonnet nut ran into a situation yesterday.