need some help to identify/proper remove shower faucet

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need some help to identify/proper remove shower faucet
Author: useronthis (Canada) I have this shower faucet that i cant figure out how to remove and change due it wearing out and starting to leak. the plate is kept in place by a thin metal pipe/sleeve i tried to turn it (didnt apply to much force), anyone have a clue how i can do this without having to resort to brute force?
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Re: need some help to identify/proper remove shower faucet
Author: hj (AZ) That "keyway" on the stem would usually indicate a Pfister faucet.
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Re: need some help to identify/proper remove shower faucet
Author: packy (MA) is the whole trim plate one piece? does the smaller circle in the center pop off to reveal fastening screws?
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Re: need some help to identify/proper remove shower faucet
Author: useronthis (Canada) --is the whole trim plate one piece? yes, i can rotate it but cant pull it off --does the smaller circle in the center pop off to reveal fastening screws? at this moment im unable to pop it off
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Re: need some help to identify/proper remove shower faucet
Author: useronthis (Canada) Thank you that is the brand, now its way more easier to solve this
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Re: need some help to identify/proper remove shower faucet
Author: useronthis (Canada) okay i was able to take off the smaller ring, with some help, there is a cartridge inside
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