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Bathroom Sink Knob Replacement with the "Danco Faucet Remodeling Kit for Delta"

Introduction

Over time bathroom faucet knobs crack or age poorly, and the caps loosen and fall off the knobs, creating a space to collect dust and pathogens. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions to help you replace the knobs and caps from the bathroom faucet, maintaining the area free of danger and bacteria. This guide is easy to follow, with no special skills necessary. We have used the “Danco Faucet Remodeling Kit for Delta.”

Before beginning the repair, shut off the water supply to prevent accidental water damage. In this guide, you will find the instructions to shut off the water supply. Now go and make your bathroom faucet look like new again!

What you need

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    • Underneath the sink there are two valves that supply water to each knob. Turn off the supply by twisting the valves tightly to the right.

    • The water supply needs to be off before starting the replacement. Failure to do so can result in water spouting all over the area, causing damage.

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    • Double-check that the water supply is off by twisting the faucet knobs to the left.

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    • With the 1/8” flathead screwdriver, insert through the groove on the edge of the hot-n-cold caps, loosen, and remove them.

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    • Using the PZ1 starhead screwdriver, loosen the 19.1 mm oval head screw.

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    • Remove the 19.1 mm oval head screw by pulling it up from the knob.

    • Lift the knob from the faucet to remove it.

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    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the bonnet nut.

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    • Remove the bonnet nut from the faucet.

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    • Remove the escutcheon by pulling it out from the valve.

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    • Place the new escutcheon by pushing it down into the valve.

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    • Install the new bonnet nut by placing it over and around the escutcheon.

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    • Using an adjustable wrench, tighten the bonnet nut by twisting it to the right.

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    • Install the new knob by placing it on top and around the escutcheon and bonnet nut.

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    • Insert the 19.1 mm oval head screw into the top of the knob.

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    • Using the PZ1 starhead screwdriver, tighten the screw by twisting it to the right.

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    • Install the new hot-n-cold caps by snapping them onto the top of the knobs.

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    • Turn on the water supply by twisting the valves to the left.

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Conclusion

Test that the replacement was done correctly and that the water supply is on by twisting the faucet knobs to the right. Enjoy your new remodeled faucet!

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