Things You'll Need:
- Bucket Adjustable pliers Adjustable wrench
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Step 1
Place a bucket underneath the drain pipe to capture any water sitting in the P-trap.
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Step 2
Remove the P-trap from underneath the sink. The P-trap is the U-shaped portion of the plumbing. The P-trap retains an amount of water in its base to prevent any noxious gases from entering the bathroom. To remove the P-trap, loosen the slip nuts at both ends of the P-trap. Note that the slip nuts have ridges around them. Use a pair of adjustable pliers to grasp the slip nuts and to turn them in a counterclockwise direction. Once the slip nuts have been loosened, the P-trap can be removed by pulling it in a downward direction.
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Step 3
Remove the sink's pop-up drain linkage. The pop-up drain linkage operates to close the drain on the bottom of the sink to allow the sink to fill with water. The pop-up drain linkage is located at the back of the pipe which is connected to the bottom of the sink. The linkage is attached to the pipe with a large plastic retaining nut. Note that the retaining nut has several ridges around it. Use a pair of adjustable pliers to grasp the retaining nut and to turn it in a counterclockwise direction. Once the retaining nut has been loosened, the linkage can be removed by pulling it in away from the sink's drain pipe.
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Step 4
Remove the drain pipe from the bottom of the sink. The drain pipe is attached to the bottom of the sink with a large nut. Grasp the nut with an adjustable wrench, then turn the nut in a counterclockwise direction to loosen it. Once the nut has been loosened, pull the pipe straight down to complete the removal.
