Step 5 · Reinstall the Toilet
IMPORTANT: Remember to remove the rag from the drainpipe. Carefully lift the toilet and position it over the flange, aligning the holes in the toilet base with the closet bolts. Gently lower the toilet into place. Press down on the toilet bowl with firm, even pressure to compress the wax ring. The toilet should sit flat on the floor. Place a plastic washer, then a metal washer, and finally a nut onto each closet bolt. Hand-tighten the nuts first. Then, using a wrench, tighten each nut a little at a time, alternating between sides, until the toilet is snug and does not wobble. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Use a hacksaw to cut off the excess length of the bolts if necessary, then place the plastic caps over them.