How to Remove a Cap Nut

How to Replace a Sisco Faucet Cartridge
Written By
KS
Kevin Smith
Published: Jul 21, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Locate the cap nut that needs to be removed.

  2. Find pliers, a wrench, ratchet or another rotary device that will fit snugly around or match the cap nut.

  3. Turn the rotary tool counterclockwise until the cap nut is loosened and removed.

The Drip Cap

  • A cap nut is a nut with a dome-like finished top.

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