replacing shower faucet

[slashpyne]

I am needing guidance on how to replace the wall faucet in my Fleetwood shower stalls. It is an all-in-one faucet unit and I don't know how to remove the faucet. Do I need to remove the wall board to detach the faucet? Does the faucet unit unscrew/detach without removing the wall section? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

[admin]

As in any home to get at the plumbing you will have to open the wall.

Find the area in the adjoining room behind the tub plumbing and cut out a rectangle of the dry wall 17 inches wide between 2 studs. You can locate the studs by tapping on the wall and listening for the less hollow sound. Studs should be 16 inches apart.

If you cut out a neat 17 inches wide and a bit taller than the top tub plumbing, that piece you remove will overlay each stud by about an inch you will be able to screw back the section of wall board so you have a removable access to your tub plumbing area, for future repairs and replacements. You can get plastic edging made for that purpose or pin nail trim over the area to finish it.

If the access area is in a very noticeable location them you will have to tape, texture and paint the cuts to make them blend into the wall finish.

If you need direction in some of these skills take a look at the details for The Manual for Manufactured Home Repair & Upgrade, also available as an e-book for instant download