Step 3 · Remove the Old Spout
For a SLIP-ON spout, insert the correct tool (usually an Allen wrench or a small screwdriver) into the set screw hole you located. Turn the screw counter-clockwise a few turns to loosen it. You do not need to remove the screw completely. Once loose, firmly grip the spout and pull it straight off the copper pipe. It may require some wiggling and twisting. For a THREAD-ON spout, grip the entire spout with both hands and turn it counter-clockwise. If it's too tight, insert the handles of a pair of pliers or a screwdriver into the spout opening for leverage. For very stubborn spouts, wrap a rag around it, grip it with a pipe wrench, and turn counter-clockwise. The rag protects the spout's finish in case you need to return it.