Removing grohe cartridge

[jclifton19]

What do folks think about this? I thought fixing a leaky faucet would be an easy project, but seems cartridges have fair amount of grout and are stuck.

 

[johnny2007]

Unfortunately you need to remove all of that grout.
Small screwdriver, hole punch, knitting needles, anything else that can help.
Then you might be able to do the job.

 

[denso13]

What do folks think about this?

Just turn the hex nut bit, it's clearly exposed. Might be tight but the grout isn't near it.

 

[johnny2007]

Just turn the hex nut bit, it's clearly exposed. Might be tight but the grout isn't near it.

Sorry, denso is correct.
I should've looked at ALL the pictures

 

[jclifton19]

It should turn, but even applying a good amount of force I’m unable to. I did strip back some of the grout but still no luck.

 

[jclifton19]

Alright, all I needed was a better wrench only to find the grohe salesperson sold me the wrong size cartridge’s