Replacing the Ultra-Mix (ultramix) Ceramic Single Lever cartridge how to remove knob??

[TuckerBechtel]

Hi, I am trying to replace the UltraMix Ceramic Single Lever Cartridge (advised by American Standard that is was the part). dripping shower heads. But for the love of god I can not figure out how to get the acrylic knob handle off so I can get in there. there are no screws visible and the front of the handle doesn't pop off like the other ones I've seen here is a pic and the spec sheet but I can't find any directions...HELP?

 

[CountryBumkin]

Pry the plastic cap off the center of the knob and there will be a screw under it. Usually there is a small notch on the side of the center cap where you stick a small flat-blade screwdriver tip into to pry/pop the cap off.

 

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[TuckerBechtel]

it looked like one unit...It didn't look like there was a cap on the center as I anticipated but I will look again and bring a razor blade. maybe it looks fused as one part bc its corroded?

 

[Dj2]

The handle looks like it's fused, but utility knife may be able to remove the screw cover plastic cap.

 

[hj]

The point of a utility knife will pop it off.

 

[TuckerBechtel]

There is no face plate to pop off. took more pics...

 

[TuckerBechtel]

I know that the last picture looks like they may be something to pry off but its all one piece of plastic no corrosion..

 

[Smooky]

Over time crud builds up and makes the end cap difficult to remove. You need to stick something sharp at the edge to pop out the cap. A box cutter might do it. Here is one similar and the guy has difficult but it comes out:

If you tear it up you can probably get another cap.

 

[Smooky]

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[TuckerBechtel]

OMG!!! thank you! I used a razor blade and got in there!! now lets see if I can do the rest!

 

[Terry]

OMG!!! thank you! i used a razor blade and got in there!! now lets see if i can do the rest!

Great. Glad it worked out.