What You'll Need
Equipment / Tools
Phillips screwdrivers
Plier
Materials
Replacement cartridge(s)
Plumber's grease
Instructions
Turn Off the Water Supply
Look under the sink to locate the shutoff valves on the water supply lines for the faucet. Most shutoff valves have a small, football-shaped handle or a lever that rotates. Close the valve for the faucet tap you will be working on by turning the handle clockwise until it stops.
If your house does not have shutoff valves under the sink, turn off the water supply to the house at the main shutoff valve. Once the water is shut off, open the faucet fully to release any pressure in the water lines and let any water drain out.
If your shutoff valves have levers instead of knobs, rotate the levers until they are perpendicular to the water pipes or tubing (the direction of the water flow).
Remove the Faucet Cap
Pull straight up on the cap to remove it from the faucet body.
