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Removing Sliding Shower Bar

9 years ago

Anyone have an idea on how to remove this sliding bar? I need to take it apart and clean it up and replace the soap dish. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get it off the wall without brute force. What's the trick? The valve is Kohler but the hand shower says Kottman.

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randy427
9 years ago
I'd try to unscrew the upper and lower collars that are around the ends of the vertical pole. Expect some resistance if it's been in place for several years.
weedmeister
9 years ago
Does that 'cup' looking piece unscrew and slide down the bar?
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Mark Babik
5 years ago
Did anyone respond to this post on how to remove the shower bar?
Radtech Bassett
4 years ago
I'd like an answer to this as well. I hate the sliding bar and want to replace it with a handheld magnetic shower head.
Radtech Bassett
4 years ago
Thanks, but I'm looking for a step by step tutorial, preferably with video.
Radtech Bassett
4 years ago
How is it rude to say thanks, but I'm looking for something else. Geez. Next time I'll just not say what I'm looking for and hope for the best.

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