Step 3 · Remove Old Pump

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

With the discharge pipe disconnected, firmly grasp the vertical column of the pedestal pump and lift it straight up and out of the sump pit. The pump base and intake will be full of dirty water, sediment, and slime, and can be awkward and heavy. Carefully place the entire old pump assembly into a large bucket or onto a plastic tarp to contain the mess and prevent staining your floor.