Galley sink

[Ernie Piotrowski]

Need to remove the sink on my 32 FBSF to access the waterfilter head for replacement. Sink has silicone along the edges but also appears to have bolts in each corner under the counter. Cannot see them but can feel the threaded bolt and what feels like a nut up against the bottom of the sink. Has anyone removed this sink or have any idea how to do so with no damage to the sink or the counter top? Thanks for your help.

 

[rswirtz]

If that is like my fwd head sink, there are more than 4 of those clips. They are bolted in from underneath and as you back the bolt out, the clip will fall off. These secure the sink to a metal band that the sink sits into and how you get that off, i have no idea. After I had my sink clips off (6 or 8 of em) I was able to pull the sink up far enough to replace the faucet. Good luck

 

[spartonboat1]

Both my fore and aft head sink tubs simply sit in their hole and the clips act to secure them from sliding around or rising out of the hold. They can sit on a bedding compound to avoid fluids from running under them. I used plumbers putty to bed mine (it works and I am cheap).