Locate the caps covering the toilet seat bolts at the back of the toilet bowl. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry these caps open. Underneath, you will find the heads of the bolts. From under the toilet bowl rim, locate the plastic or metal nuts holding these bolts in place. Use a screwdriver to hold the bolt head steady while you unscrew the nuts by hand or with a pair of pliers. Once the nuts are removed, lift the old toilet seat and lid straight up and off the bowl. This is a good opportunity to thoroughly clean the surface of the toilet bowl where the old seat was mounted using a cleaning rag and an all-purpose cleaner.
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Remove Existing Toilet Seat2 min