Moen Faucet handle removal?

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Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: badgerputz (WI) This Moen faucet has NO hex nut for removing it. (Model: Aberdeen 7590OR. I cannot get the top "cap" of the faucet handle removed. I don't want to scratch it. I need to remove it so I can replace the cartridge inside (1225. Is there a trick to it?
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: steve (CA) There's a plug and set screw on the backside.
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: badgerputz (WI) Thanks, but as I stated in the post, No, there is NOT on this model.
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: bernabeu (SC) As per Moen there IS a plug and set-screw. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 1-800-BUY-MOEN www.moen.com see: [www.moen.com]\|ReplacementParts set screw kit: 155023 ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: mr leak (CA) You may find out that there is a little Moen press fit plug that covers the set screw ?
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: hj (AZ) According to Moen's parts breakdown, the cap DOES pry off and the screw is underneath it. Use a knife blade to pop the cap off.
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: bernabeu (SC) nope according to the diagram there is a 'plug button' kit to cover the set screw available in different finishes in addition to the complete handle kit ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Thanks for all the replies trying to help me out
Author: badgerputz (WI) I know that MOST have a hex nut. I am looking at the exploded view of it right now (from Moen web site), and this one does NOT - trust me! Moen has since told me the cap screws off, so I will try that. Thanks for all the replies trying to help me out. Edited 1 times.
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: hj (AZ) They show two versions, pre and post 3/01/04 and BOTH show a screw under the cap and the newer one has a separate cap kit, while the old one has it as part of the handle kit.
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Re: Moen Faucet handle removal?
Author: steve (CA) Moen has 2 versions of the handle. One with a rear side set screw and one with a what looks like pop-off cap(not screw-off).
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