Things You'll Need:
- wax ring,bolts,scraper,cloth,and a wrench
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Step 1
The first thing you want to do is turn the water off. The shut off valve is located to the left of the tank right below.
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Step 2
Remove the supply line that connects to the tank. You can use a wrench or pliers
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Step 3
Remove the bolts that hold the bowl to the floor. You don't need to remove the tank, you can remove the whole toilet as an assembly. Some toilets are a little heavy You might want a helper
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Step 4
Once the toilet is removed you will want to scrape the old ring away. This is done with a putty knife (scraper) Remove the old bolts and discard.
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Step 5
Install new bolts and the wax ring
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Step 6
Carefully set the toilet back in place and press down evenly
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Step 7
Tighten nuts evenly until toilet doesn't wiggle or move Be careful not to tighten too much
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Step 8
Reattach supply line and tighten nut by hand then using a wrench go 1/4 turn
