#13. How to replace a toilet?

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How to replace a toilet?

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• Turn off the water to the toilet.
• Remove the lid of the tank.
• Remove the refill tube.
• Drain water from the tank.
• Disconnect the water supply tube and the flapper chain.
• Unscrew bolts from the bottom of the tank and remove the tank from the bowl.
• Unscrew bolts from the bottom part of the bowl (if your toilets are attached to the floor).
• Rock the bowl a bit to loosen the grip on the floor.
• Remove wax from the floor and clean the floor.
• Carefully move the new bowl until it sits perfectly on the floor.
• Screw the bolts and attach the tank.
• Assemble the tube system.
• Turn on the water and carefully check if there is any leakage.

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