![]() You’ll see there is a large rubber gasket between the tank and bowl. Tanks can be heavy, so you may need help with this step. Once the bolts are removed, lift the tank away from the bowl and place it on a towel on the floor so you don’t scratch it. To keep the bolt from moving while you loosen the nut, use a large screwdriver to hold the top of the bolt inside the tank. ![]() If you try to force them, you could break the tank. If they are difficult to remove, use penetrating oil to loosen them. Underneath the tank, you’ll see bolts that go through the tank and bowl flange. Now, we’re ready for the most difficult part of the project: disconnecting the tank from the bowl. Also disconnect the refill tube that’s attached to the top of the overflow pipe. You may need an adjustable wrench or a pair of channel locking pliers to loosen the connection.ĭisconnect the chain attached to the flapper. ![]() Now, disconnect the water supply to the tank. Use a sponge or a towel to remove the water that doesn’t drain out. Then shut off the water to the toilet by turning the shutoff valve clockwise.ĭrain the water out of the tank by holding down the tank lever. Don’t worry this is easier than it sounds. To install it, you’ll need to remove the toilet tank from the bowl. That will include both the flapper as well as the seat that helps create the seal to keep water in the tank. Here, I’m going to show you how to replace the entire flush valve. If that’s all you think you need to fix the leak, check out the FAQs section of our website for more information. Some leaks can be fixed by simply replacing the flapper. When you push the lever, the flapper mechanism raises to let water out of the tank and into the bowl. The flush valve is in the middle of the toilet. As always, you’ll find all the parts and tools you need to finish this project, along with answers to your plumbing questions, right here at your local independent home improvement retailer. It won’t cost you much or take up much of your time. The good news is that repairing a toilet is easy. Otherwise, stick around and I’ll show you how to install a new flush valve on your toilet. Now if you’re not sure what the problem is, you might want to watch our video “Diagnosing a Leaky Toilet” to figure out which component inside the tank is leaking. ![]() If your toilet is leaking, the first suspect generally is the flush valve. ![]()
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