Moen kitchen faucet aerator replacment

[Gramps]

I have a moen quinn 4 hole faucet that is a few years old. model CA87845SRS. According to the instructions page 1, the aerator cap appears to be cosmetic, meaning it can't be turned. http://www.moen.ca/shared/docs/exploded-parts-views/ca87845pt.pdf

This means that the aerator itself is a male, and fully protected. I don't see how it is possible to unscrew it with channel locks. How to i remove such an aerator? i wanted to install a culligan FM-15A water filter system on it.
What were they thinking?

Here is a photo for reference.

How am i suppose to remove this?

 

[Terry]

The aerator threads out. It normally comes with a tool for that, but a small point can find an open space there to spin it out.
If you want a water filter, you're better off installing one under the counter and running it a seperate tap or the cold on the faucet.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Gramps]

do you know of where i could get such a tool.
also do you mean sticking something inside the grille of the aerator and trring to spin it?

 

[Smooky]

I think that end part just screws off. If you can not twist it off by hand ,use pliers or channel locks. Wrap something around the metal so you don't skin it up.

https://www.plumbersstock.com/cleveland-40087-part-kitchen-areator-chrome.html?

 

[Gramps]

The first thing i used was channel locks. No dice. I was wondering how to remove such an aerator (see page 1 of the hyperlink to moen's website at the top of the page)

 

[Smooky]

Maybe you turned it the wrong way?

If that does not work maybe a Moen aerator tool will help or something similar:

https://www.google.com/search?q=moe...ycTNAhUGLyYKHauwBxkQ_AUICSgC&biw=1152&bih=554