Things You'll Need:
- Jawed Wrench (smooth jaws)
- Pipe wrench
- Plumbers tape
- Seat wrench
- Flat tip screwdriver
- Allem wrench set
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Step 1
Shut off the water supply to the area where the new plumbing fixtures will be installed. The turn off valve for sinks should be underneath the sinks in the cabinets. The toilet shut off valve should be in back if the toilet and the shower and tub shut off valve should be in the basement or behind the wall in an access door.
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Step 2
Remove the old faucet by loosening the setscrew that is holding the handle. The handle will easily slip off after using a 1/8 Allen wrench to loosen the setscrew. Then loosen the chrome dome and remove.
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Step 3
Underneath the sink, loosen the connection to the hot and cold water pipes. If it is a kitchen faucet with a hose, loosen the nuts holding the hose to the faucet. Then loosen the bigger nut holding the faucet to the drainpipe. The faucet should easily pull out from the top.
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Step 4
Place the new drain in position and line up the pipes and the faucet underneath the sink. Place the spray hose through the hole for it and attach to the faucet. There should be a clamp to tighten with a screwdriver.
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Step 5
Reattach the hot and cold water pipes with a wrench. It might be necessary to use some plumbers tape to secure the seals. Then attach the drain to the faucet and tighten using the plumbers tape if a leak appears.
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Step 6
Test the faucet and drain for any leaks. Tighten where necessary being careful not to over tighten and strip the threads.
