Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread: Threaded Hub

Disassembly:

1. While holding the lever (#1) stationary, unscrew the base of the handle hub (#2) counter-clockwise to remove the complete handle.
2. If removing the escutcheon (#3), move to the section in this article titled Escutcheon Removal: 3 Versions.

To replace the cartridge see article 1224 Cartridge: Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread Bathroom Faucets.

To remove the escutcheon (#3), you will need to remove the spout and loosen the hardware first. This will require two people.

1. Disconnect the pivot rod clip (9) from the pivot rod strap (#8). Loosen the lift rod strap screw (#8) until the lift rod (#6) lifts out from the top of the faucet.
2. Insert a 7/32" Hex wrench into the lift rod hole in the top of the faucet and rotate counter-clockwise until the spout lifts off. See "Image 1".
3. Insert a 1/8" Hex wrench in the clamp screw (narrow hardware tube threaded from top to bottom, see #10) to loosen the hardware. See "Image 2".
4. One person will need to push up and hold the valve body from the underside while the other person uses a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry the brass C clip (#5) from the outside of the brass valve body.
5. Lift the escutcheon (#3) off. There may be putty on the underside which could cause the escutcheon (#3) to be difficult to remove.

1999-2002: Part #103745

1. Use pliers on the two flat sides to unthread the escutcheon (#3) counter-clockwise. There may be putty on the underside which could cause the escutcheon (#3) to be difficult to remove.

After 2002: Part # 103745

1. The escutcheon (#3) lifts off. There may be putty on the underside which could cause the escutcheon (#3) to be difficult to remove.