Step 9 · Reinstall the Toilet
Remove the rag from the drain pipe. Insert new closet bolts into the slots on the flange, with the long threaded end pointing up. Place a new wax ring directly on the flange, centered over the opening, or onto the horn on the underside of the toilet. Carefully lift the toilet, align the holes in its base with the closet bolts, and lower it straight down onto the flange. Press down firmly with a slight twisting motion to compress and seat the wax ring. Place the washers and nuts onto the closet bolts and tighten them, alternating from side to side, until the toilet is stable and does not rock. Do not overtighten.