New Sink Handle

Figure A (click to enlarge) A basin wrench is designed to work in tight spaces under sinks where you would not have enough room to maneuver a regular adjustable wrench. (click to enlarge) Figure B (click to enlarge) Figure C (click to enlarge) Figure D (click to enlarge)

Tools:

basin wrench
screwdriver
adjustable wrench
socket wrench
faucet assembly and associated parts

Steps:

1. Shut off the cold and hot water at the wall valves. Open the faucet to drain away excess water.

2. Use a basin wrench to undo the supply lines under the sink (figure B). Slide the wrench over nuts securing the water lines and turn to the left to loosen. Have a bucket handy to catch any drips.

3. Remove the faucet knobs (figure C).

4. Next, go to work undoing connections from the underside of the sink. If the design of your sink allows it, take the sink off the stand and turn it upside-down to make getting at the connections easier (figure D).

5. Start with the plunger and spout, then remove connections for the hot and cold sides.

6. Follow the directions with your new faucet kit very closely. Bolt on the new plunger and spout assembly and hook the plunger linkage back up. Install the sink valves.

7. Place the sink back on the stand if you've removed it and reconnect water supply lines. Turn water back on and try out the new hardware.