The document provides instructions for changing a toilet seat in 5 steps: 1) Unscrew the old seat by removing the plastic screws and nuts underneath; 2) Lift off the old seat; 3) Assemble the new seat according to the manufacturer's instructions, inserting retaining bolts; 4) Attach the new seat to the toilet bowl; 5) Hand tighten the plastic nuts to secure the new seat, adjusting its position before fully tightening.

1. How to Change
a Toilet Seat
You may want to also replace a
toilet seat when renovating or
redecorating for a fresh and
renewed look. Our expert guide
makes this an easy DIY job.
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2. Step 1: Unscrew Old Seat
• Wear rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Your existing toilet seat will be
fixed to the bowl by two plastic
screws secured underneath with
large butterfly nuts.
• Unscrew both nuts completely.
If the nuts are metal and rusted
or corroded, they may need to
be carefully cut off with a
hacksaw.

3. Step 2: Remove Old Seat
• Lift the old toilet seat away.

4. Step 3: Assembly of New Toilet Seat
• Every toilet seat manufacturer has
their own design of attachment
points.
• Follow the manufacturer's
instructions to assemble and insert
the retaining bolts on your new
seat.
• In the picture shown, the retaining
bolts are of the snap-in variety with
a rotating cuff lock to ensure they
stay in place.
• Some designs have width-
adjustable mechanisms that allow
the seat to be fitted to a very wide
variety of toilet designs.

5. Step 4: Fit New Toilet Seat
• Attach the new seat to the
porcelain through the
boltholes on the rim.

6. Step 5: Tighten Plastic Nuts
• Hand tighten the plastic nuts
securing the new seat to the
bowl.
• Don’t over tighten the bolts
until you are happy with the
position of the seat.
• Once you are happy with the
positioning, fully tighten the
screws.

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