How to Reseat a Toilet

Changing a toilet seat is very easy. It takes less than ten minutes to do it. Follow these simple steps to change your old toilet seat to a new one:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• Channel locks or pliers
• New toilet seat

1. 

   Close the old toilet seat that you want to be replaced. On the back portion of the seat, there are two caps that cover the bolt tops. Use the screwdriver to flip open these caps.

2. 

   Unscrew the bolts holding the seat one by one by using a screwdriver on the top while using the channel locks or pliers holding the nut on the bottom.

3. 

   Take the old seat out and clean the surface of the toilet bowl.

4. 

   Remove the new seat from the packaging including the nuts and bolts.

5. 

   Open the caps of the new seat using a screwdriver.

6. 

   Place the new seat on top of the toilet bowl. Attach the bolts into the holes of the toilet seat and bowl.

7. 

   Tighten the bolt on the top using a screwdriver while holding the nut on the bottom with a channel locks or screwdriver. Do the same to the other side.

8. 

   Close the caps covering the bolt tops.

9. 

   You are done changing your toilet seat. Enjoy your new seat!

Tips & Warnings

• Do not over tighten the bolts and refrain from using too much pressure when attaching the new seat especially if your new toilet seat is made of plastic. The bolts are easily damaged.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after doing the job.

Resources

• How to Repair a Leaking Toilet
• How to Repair a Running Toilet
• How to Caulk a Toilet Base

[wytetyger059]

on 12/24/2008 Good article. Very clear and easy to follow. I did this recently and had to use oil to get the screws loose on the seat because they had corroded so badly. 5*

[thebeaddoodler]

on 12/24/2008 Good article. Thanks for the pictures! I'm a visual learner.