I have an older two-handle Grohe shower faucet that is dripping. I know the cartridge is 07.147 but I can't get the handle off without undue pressure. I've tried turning it counter-clockwise, and tried to pry it off, but neither work easily and I'm afraid to break it. I did remove the decorative cover (heavy and solid gold-colored screw-on) and removed the small screw from the top of the cartridge already. Any thoughts?

See if these help at all...

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Removing+Stuck+Shower+Handle&Form=VQFRVP#view=detail&mid=E7B58F476A44F31DA0B9E7B58F476A44F31DA0B9

Just in case the cartridge is stuck

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