How to Take Off Plastic Shower Handles

Tips

In order to perform routine maintenance on a leaking shower faucet or to replace a broken handle, you’ll have to access the inside of the device. This project will involve removal of the decorative plastic shower handle.

Things You Will Need

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  • Rag
  • Screwdrivers (flathead and Phillips-head)

This plastic handle covers the metal faucet underneath, and is usually held in place with little more than a few screws.

  • Turn off the water at the main and plug the drain with a rag so you don’t lose any screws or other handle components.

  • Remove the cover plate on the front of the knob, located in its center. This center plate often is round and may contain the brand name of the faucet. Wedge a flathead screwdriver under that cover plate and pop it out of place.

  • Loosen the screw that holds the plastic faucet cover in place. Put the screw someplace safe if you intend to replace the same plastic knob.

  • Pull the plastic knob from the metal handle to which it attaches.

  • Loosen the screws that hold the cover plate in place and remove it to access the handle cover. Pull off the metal handle to access the faucet’s insides.

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