Remove the Toilet
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What happens here
With the toilet drained, disconnect the flexible water supply line from the fill valve at the base of the toilet tank by turning the connector counter-clockwise. You may need tongue-and-groove pliers (channel locks) for this. Next, remove the decorative caps covering the toilet base bolts. Use pliers or a wrench to unfasten the nuts holding the toilet to the floor flange by turning them counter-clockwise. Once the nuts are removed, carefully lift the toilet straight up and off the flange. Place the toilet aside on a protected surface, such as a drop cloth or cardboard, to avoid damaging the floor or the toilet itself.
Goal: Safely disconnect and remove the toilet from its base.
Tools and materials
- Drop Cloth — Protecting the floor when placing the toilet aside
- Tongue-and-Groove Pliers — Loosening and tightening nuts on the water supply line and toilet bolts