How Do You Install A New Toilet Seat?
• Take measurements. Measure the old seat or the toilet bowl and seat fastening bolt mounting centers to be sure the replacement will be a good fit. • The size and spacing of mounting holes for most modern toilets are standard, as is the width of the seat (with small variations). The most important thing to know is if your seat is “round” or “oblong”. Round seats are about 16 inches from front-to-back, and oblong are about 18 inches from front-to-back. • Use a flat head screwdriver to pry open the plastic pieces that cover the bolt heads. Use a flat head screwdriver to pry open the plastic pieces that cover the bolt heads. • Using the same flat head screw driver, unscrew the large plastic bolts holding the old seat in place. Using the same flat head screw driver, unscrew the large plastic bolts holding the old seat in place. There are usually plastic nuts on the underside that you need to hold with your other hand or a pair of pliers while removing the bolts. • Remove the old seat. Rem
