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How to Replace Your Toilet Seat and Lid

Replacing a toilet seat is one of the simplest home repairs. No plumbing, just a screwdriver and pliers, and the whole job takes about 15 minutes.

New Toilet Seat
Measure from bolt holes to the front of the bowl. Round = 16.5 inches. Elongated = 18.5 inches.
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Screwdriver and Pliers
Removes old bolts and installs the new seat hardware.
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Penetrating Oil
Useful if the old bolts are rusted and won't break free.
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1
Pop Bolt Covers and Remove Old Seat

Pry up the plastic caps at the back of the seat. Hold the nut under the bowl with pliers and unscrew the bolt from the top. If bolts are rusted, apply penetrating oil first.

2
Clean and Install New Seat

Wipe the porcelain around the bolt holes. Line up the new seat, drop the bolts through, and thread the nuts from underneath. Tighten snugly — do NOT overtighten against porcelain.

3
Test

Sit on it and wiggle side to side. The seat should not move. If there's any shifting, tighten each bolt another quarter turn.

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