How to Remove and Replace a Toilet (page 3 of 3)
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Step-by-Step Process:
- Learn About the Anatomy of a Toilet page 1
- Lay Out Rags and Newspaper page 1
- Drain the Water page 1
- Disconnect the Toilet page 1
- Loosen the Seal page 1
- Position the New Bowl page 2
- Replace Wax Ring page 2
- Apply Caulk and Set page 2
- Fasten Bowl to Floor page 2
- Level It Out and Cover Bolts page 2
- Set the New Tank current page
- Attach Tank to Bowl current page
- Put a Lid On It current page
- Connect the Toilet current page
- Tighten the Compression Nut current page
- Apply Caulk current page
- Smooth It Out current page
Set the New Tank
Insert the tank bolts through the base of the tank. Position the tank over the bowl and lower it gently into place.
Attach Tank to Bowl
Secure the nuts and washers to attach the bowl to the tank. Make sure the tank is level.
Put a Lid On It
When the tank is level, set the tank lid on top of the tank. Do not seal the joint between the lid and the tank.
Connect the Toilet
Connect the supply line between the shut-off valve and the fill valve.
Tighten the Compression Nut
To finish connecting the toilet to the water supply, tighten the compression nut and then open the shut-off valve.
Apply Caulk
Run a bead of bathroom caulk along the bottom of the toilet. This seals the joint between the toilet and the floor.
Smooth It Out
Using a wetted finger, smooth the bead of caulk along the joint for a clean finish.
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Excerpted from Do It Yourself Home Improvement
© Dorling Kindersley Limited 2009
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