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    Dec 13, 2010, 12:42 PM
    Kohler single control kitchen sink faucet disassembly
    I have a Kohler K-10412 single control kitchen sink faucet that is leaking. I have read earlier answers on this site about how to repair it, but I am stuck at the point where the handle has been removed. How do I remove the bonnet, part #1003662? The directions said "lift up part 103662", but I can't. Does it really just lift and I need to use something to pry it loose? Or, does it unscrew, and I need to buy some kind of wrench to do it?
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    Dec 13, 2010, 01:36 PM
    Here's some information that might help:
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    Dec 13, 2010, 01:49 PM
    I have those diagrams already. That's how I knew the part numbers. There is no clue in those diagrams how to get the bonnet loose and remove it so I can get at the mounting nut below and eventually the valve. What do I do? Buy a big wrench and unscrew it, or just try to pry it up with a screwdriver?
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    Dec 13, 2010, 06:16 PM

    Gee! Thanks for the bad report. I went to a lot of hassle to retrieve those diagrams.
    I thought that most everybody knew that a nut unscrews. You're asking how to unscrew a bonnet packing nut? COUNTERCLOCKWISE! In case you have a problem with that just look at your clock.
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    Dec 13, 2010, 07:17 PM
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    I'm sorry you're upset. You still haven't read my question correctly. Look at the diagrams you found. Part #1003662, a bonnet, is ABOVE the mounting nut. The directions given me on the Ask Me Help Desk earlier said "lift off part #1003662". How?
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    Dec 14, 2010, 05:26 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ;
    The directions given me on the Ask Me Help Desk earlier said "lift off part #1003662". How?
    Show me where I said that.
    I'm sorry you're upset.
    I was upset because I thought I answered your question in the right hand diagram and you gave me a bad report for trying.
    And if you will look at the left hand diagram that I put up to answer your question you will see the bonnet has threads. (see image) Rule of thumb: If it can't be pulled off then chances are it's threaded.
    Remember: Righty/tighty lefty/looseie!
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    Dec 14, 2010, 09:06 AM

    Tom, I wanted to give you positive rate but it will not let me I must spread some reputation.

    Junodaniels,

    Tom's diagram shows that the bonnet nut is threade just follow his instructions and will be able to remove the bonnet nut, god luck.

    John
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    Dec 14, 2010, 10:26 AM

    "god luck" Freudian slip
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    Dec 16, 2010, 12:47 PM
    What if the bonnet still does not budge? Is there some kind of rench that could be used?
    Kohler said use vinegar to loosen, but that did not help too.
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    Dec 11, 2011, 07:48 PM
    I had a similar problem. I just had to tap on all sides of the bonnet a little bit and then unscrew the bonnet. It came off easily. Basically it was screwed to the mounting nut.

    Puru
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    Dec 12, 2011, 06:22 AM
    This is a year old thread.
    This a brass to brass connection. No rust here. Just squirt some WD-40 on the threads and back it out counterclockwise. Good luck, Tom
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