How to remove Sonora handle?

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Updated 15 February 2025 03:52

For Lavatory Faucets:

Hold the lever handle at the Off position (Figure 1).
Turn the handle canopy counter-clockwise by hand (Figure 2) while holding the lever at Off position.
Pull up the handle (Figure 3).
Remove the handle from the assembly (Figure 4).

For Showers:

Unscrew (part #2) counter-clockwise by hand.
Pull out the lever handle (part #1).
Unscrew the handle canopy (part #3) counter-clockwise by hand.
Unscrew the handle from the handle trim ring (part #4).

For 3/4" Thermostatic Valve Trim:

Pull out the rubber button (part #1) and unscrew the set screw (part #1) using a hex wrench counter-clockwise.
The hex wrench is 2.5 mm head or 1/8".
Pull out the handle assembly (part #2).

Follow these below steps to remove the remaining handle trim kits to reach the cartridge and the valve.

Remove the limit stop (part #3).
Unscrew the handle trim ring (part #4) counter-clockwise.
Pull out the escutcheon plate to reach the cartridge and the thermostatic valve.

Click here for the instructions on how to remove or install the thermostatic cartridge for a 3/4" Thermostatic Shower Valve

NOTE: When reinstalling the limit stop and the handle assembly, align the gun sight on the limit stop with the notch on the valve cartridge stem. When recalibrating the output temperature for the high-temperature over-ride position, rotate the cartridge stem counter-clockwise until the desired temperature is reached. For a lower output temperature over-ride position, rotate the cartridge stem clockwise until the desired temperature is reached.