I'm trying to remove a kohler shower handle which has no set screws

May 22, 2012 Last reply: 3 years ago 5 Replies

there is no space between the handle and the back plate to turn anything and the back plate hole is too small to slide over handle jim


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The handle that protrudes above the back plate actually has two parts - the bonnet (the thicker, onion-shaped base) and the actual handle that moves (see a snapshot from Kohler's manual below). The bonnet threads onto the valve, so you would need a strap wrench (or strong and dry hands :) ) to turn it counter-clockwise while holding the handle down. The handle is not detachable from the bonnet - they both come out when you completely unscrew the bonnet.

This is, obviously, a reverse of the installation procedure:

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Good luck!

THE HANDLE I HAVE DOES NOT HAVE TWO PARTS OR A SET SCREW, HELP

Is the handle glued on? I don't know the model # of ours but the handle came off and there are no screws.

Great info! Do you have part# for mixer & pressure unit? I see K15700 & K15701 for valve & 2 different pressure unit #’s.

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