How to Fix a Grohe Shower Cartridge
- 1). Turn off the main water knob. In the bathroom this will likely be located under your sink. Look for two knobs that are next to each other and attached to either copper pipes or a flexible metal tube. Turn both knobs counterclockwise at least one half rotation to fully shut them off.
- 2). Use your hex keys on the faceplate of the shower to remove it. The faceplate will be located between the hot and cold water knobs and typically in the bathtub itself. For full showers it may be located higher, near the shower head itself. Always turn the hex key counter clockwise to loosen and remove the faceplate.
- 3). Attach your channel locks to the shower cartridge. Hold the cartridge in place through the channel locks with your left hand.
- 4). Use your right hand and the hex key to unlock the two shower knobs by turning counterclockwise. The hex key holes will be star shaped and located on either side of the shower cartridge.
- 5). Turn the shower cartridge counterclockwise while pulling out of the fixture to remove it.
- 6). Replace the old cartridge with your new one. Turning it clockwise to seat it into place, and using the hex keys (clockwise) to lock it tight.
- 7). Replace the shower faceplate, and turn the main water knobs (under the sink) back to the "on" position.
