Removing Kohler shower faucet

[Jayw71]

Having a low hot water pressure issue don’t seem to be able to remove this Kohler
Shower faucet.
Anyone have any experience with these?

 

[Breplum]

the trim actually unscrews. Hold the tapered part below the handle. It can be hard to grab for the un-strong.

 

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[GeneRobichaux]

the trim actually unscrews. Hold the tapered part below the handle. It can be hard to grab for the un-strong.

I have the exact same faucet. Unable to unscrew the trim. Using an 8in strap wrench and it will not budge. I am fairly strong….any recommendations would be appreciated? I have already put some minor scratches in the trim so wifey is not to happy….

The back two trim plates move a slight bit, but the “cone/bonnet” will not budge. Trying to make counter clockwise turn

 

[Breplum]

Counterclockwise is correct. The threads are very fine and as scum may have formed a bond to cause it all to seize-up.
If you might have to use channel lock pliers which will totally wreck it, so, call Kohler and request replacement parts under their lifetime warranty.
A classically stupid design.