Delta Faucet Bonnet Nut Stuck

Jarring the nut can break its bond to the bolt.

Delta faucet bonnet nut stuck.

Then try to loosen it using a correctly sized wrench. Can t remove the handle or bonnet nut. Moving the nut in any direction is progress. Let it sit for 5 10 minutes.

If that doesn t work right away try to break it loose by gently hitting the ring clockwise without twisting the fixture. Remove the faucet s bonnet nut. I will show you how i quickly. Take an old wood chisel and gently start hitting the outside of the ring counterclockwise.

Tap with a hammer. Turn off the water and turn faucet on. 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. The bonnet nut fits over the faucet valve and holds the valve into place.

Water cannot be turned. This is sometimes also called a dome nut or dome cap. To make sure you hit the nut itself and not the surrounding threads place a center punch on the nut and strike the punch with a hammer. How to remove a stuck bonnet nut from a delta 600 series shower trim kit.

Make sure you have a new replacement bonnet nut on hand before you cut the old one. If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device.