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• I had the same problem. In the end I took a pair of mole-grips to it and it came away easily. It's highly unlikely you@ll break it with a bit of force - they are tightly fitted to maintain pressure. Go for it. By banjoman1 - Norfolk - 25 May 2010
• Get a pair of long nose pliers or mole grips and gently turn just to break up any verdigris around nut By davedjd - PORTSMOUTH - 11 May 2010
• I have replaced this seal nut - mine was also very tight and I had to use a Mole Wrench to get it off. However it just unscrews, and the new one screws back on, as you would hope. I also replaced the spray arm as the seal on this was also perished, and now things are working perfectly. By jake90uk - Abergavenny - 18 April 2010
• Yes it does unscrew and it is on tight, you will need a the help of a pair of grips just do it gently and it will unscrew nicely. By veryfoxey - Ellesmere port - 26 February 2010
• Yes, just unscrew the old damaged one and screw in the new part. Don't worry about breaking the old seal 'cos you just bin it anyway. The new part is a complete replacement. If it is very tight you could try loosening it gently with a plumber's tap wrench. Access to to do this is easier if you take out the top dish rack. In most dishwashers you simply undo the clips at the front of the telescopic rails and withdraw the rack runners. By diydeemon - Northern Ireland - 10 February 2010