Smeg Modena tap help please

[AlphaHotelBravo]

This Smeg Modena tap is dripping from the hot cartridge. I've got the replacement ready to go, but can't budge the square cartridge cover shown in picture.

It's not clear from the parts diagram whether the cartridge cover is threaded, bayonet, or perhaps push-fit onto dowels. As I've no wish to break a £150 tap (I think? last owner fitted it) can someone please tell me how the cover is attached and suggest the best non-destructive way to shift it?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Deleted member 120897]

It actually looks like it doesn’t split. Have you looked for a grub screw?

 

[AlphaHotelBravo]

It actually looks like it doesn’t split. Have you looked for a grub screw?

Yes, nothing to be found, all smooth all over.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

If no one on here knows, I’d suggest contacting Smeg.

 

[AlphaHotelBravo]

Took me a couple of goes to get the photo attached and I've just noticed the parts diagram didn't post - here it is...

 

[AlphaHotelBravo]

If no one on here knows, I’d suggest contacting Smeg.

Aaargh, a "customer service" department! Might have to do that, but still hopeful someone here knows?

 

[Deleted member 120897]

It’s not the easiest to depict, but I’d say it either unscrews or just pulls off. Is there anything that gives information to those parts?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Pulls off

 

[AlphaHotelBravo]

Hmm thanks folks - I will work on the basis it pulls off, though it'll need a careful dunt first to break whatever's keeping it tight. Thank you!