Things You Will Need
This plastic handle covers the metal faucet underneath, and is usually held in place with little more than a few screws.
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Turn off the water at the main and plug the drain with a rag so you don’t lose any screws or other handle components.
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Remove the cover plate on the front of the knob, located in its center. This center plate often is round and may contain the brand name of the faucet. Wedge a flathead screwdriver under that cover plate and pop it out of place.
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Loosen the screw that holds the plastic faucet cover in place. Put the screw someplace safe if you intend to replace the same plastic knob.
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Pull the plastic knob from the metal handle to which it attaches.
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Loosen the screws that hold the cover plate in place and remove it to access the handle cover. Pull off the metal handle to access the faucet’s insides.