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How To Repair a Leaking Cartridge Faucet

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Remove Faucet Body

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Remove the Screw Holding the Faucet Body

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Once you have removed the faucet handle or cover plate, you can gain access to the screw holding the faucet body to the cartridge. The screw may be a Phillips head screw if found on top of the handle (under a plastic cover plate) or it may be a discrete allen screw like the one shown in the above photo. Remove the screw and lift the faucet body off the faucet cartridge stem.

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