Step 3 · Remove the Toilet Tank

This is the step most people slow down on. Take it one move at a time — there’s no rush, and you can rewind the clip as many times as you need.

Locate the two or three tank-to-bowl bolts that secure the tank. The nuts are on the underside of the toilet bowl's rear ledge. Use a deep-well socket or an adjustable wrench to hold the nut steady underneath while using a long screwdriver (usually a flathead) to turn the bolt head from inside the tank. Once the nuts are removed, carefully lift the tank straight up off the bowl. Be prepared for its weight and awkwardness. Set the tank down gently on the prepared towels or a piece of cardboard, placing it upside down or on its back.