Things You'll Need:
- replacement flange ring
- toilet wax
- closet bolts
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Step 1
First shut the supply water off underneath the left side of the toilet. Then remove the tank cover. Next push the flush lever down till all the water drains from the tank. Plunge any remaining water from the bowl.
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Step 2
Second disconnect the water supply from underneath the left side of the tank,(if damaged or corroded badly replace). Now undo the bolts that hold the bowl to the floor.(if rusted badly cut and replace)Then lift the bowl and tank from the floor and put to the side. Carefully lay the toilet on its side and scrape the old wax from the toilet.
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Step 3
Third remove the old flange ring with the claw of a hammer or pliers. Now take your new replacement split ring and put it in the groove the old ring was in and bolt it together. Place two new closet bolts in the slotted section of the flange and align them so they cant pull out but they're both an even distance from the wall. Screw the ring to the floor.
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Step 4
Next take your new toilet wax and place it around the hole underneath the toilet where the old one came off. Place the toilet back on the flange so that the new bolts stick back through the holes. Sit on the toilet to shush the wax until the toilet sits firmly on the floor.
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Step 5
Finally rebolt the bowl to the floor be careful not to over tighten because you can crack the bowl. One and a half turns past hand tight should be plenty. Cut the excess bolt off so that the covers will fit back on. Reconnect the water supply and turn on water. Flush a couple times to check for leaks. And your done. All of the parts you need can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes for less than 30$
Comments
MyJB said
on 1/13/2009 Good details.