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paladin21 (CA)
Hello,
I am trying to replace my kitchen. I have disconnected the water supply lines already but I cannot remove the bolt or nut that is keeping the old faucet in place.
The nut is very small and thin. I have tried using a basin wretch but the wretch is too big for it. I don't know how the socket wretch works or what size to use to remove the nut from the faucet.
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george 7941 (Canada)
You will have to determine the size of the socket to use on it by measuring the hex across flats. My best guess - 7/16 in. The proper socket will certainly remove the faucet - either by unscrewing the nut or unscrewing the mounting stud the nut threads on to or breaking that stud off.
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m & m (MD)
A 7/16' deep socket on extended 3/8" drive should remove it. If it still refuses to budge, a Dremel will make pretty quick work of it.
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hj (AZ)
There is probably a "plug" with a screwdriver slot inside the retainer. Remove it and the nut should usncrew easily. If it does not unscrew then you will have to force the nut loose with a deep socket.
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