How To Replace Wax Ring On Toilet. Take off the screws that attach the flange to the floor. There are two options this step.
Use a sponge to remove the rest. Remove the flange if. It involves unbolting the toilet from its base and removing and replacing the old wax ring and securing the toilet back to the floor.
Step 4 install new ring.
Cleaning and inspecting the toilet flange 1. Based on the location of the leak i know it must be the wax ring gasket. The wax ring sits on top of the toilet flange and seals the. Shut off the water supply to the toilet at the supply line valve beside the toilet or at the main water source.