"Nate Nagel" wrote in message
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If what you are talking about is some kind of cover over the set screw that
holds the handle on (under the handle when you lift it up), then prying it
out
with a sharp point is probably right.



yes, I'm talking about what appears to be the cover over the set screw, based
on the parts diagram. It's this grey plastic thing recessed below the
surface, so prying it out is impossible. I'll try it again tomorrow, but if
it starts taking too long I'll just probably punt on the exercise because I'm
starting to see why the faucet at my old place was just replaced... there's
not a whole lot of online how to on these things, and I'm sure this would be
laughably easy for a plumber familiar with the units but the replacement cost
is less than the truck charge to have a plumber come out.

Once you get the plug out, throw it away, and your faucet will be easily
servicable for years to come.