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How do I stop my Kohler toilet seat from moving?
How to Stop the Toilet Seat From Shifting Sideways
- Lower the seat and locate the two screw covers at the back of the seat.
- Put the flat-head screwdriver in the screw slot and hold it steady while you unscrew the nut from underneath the bowl.
- Remove the nut and bolt and take the seat off the bowl.
How do I identify my Kohler toilet seat?
Identifying Your Toilet Seat Model
- KOHLER plastic toilet seats have a KOHLER logo molded into the bottom of the toilet seat ring.
- As of October 2019, most KOHLER plastic toilet seats have the model number and color code printed on the underside of the toilet seat hinge.
Why does my toilet seat keep loosening?
A. Toilet seats often wobble because the holes in the toilet-bowl rim are larger than the diameter of the bolts, allowing movement that eventually makes the nuts loose. Tightening the nuts seldom works very well.
Why does my toilet seat keep moving?
If not appropriately threaded, the wing nut may strip or not hold tight, causing your toilet seat to move out of position. To thread properly, the tips of the wing nut must be centered and pressed up into the underside of the mounting hole. It’s best to turn the screw, not the wing nut.
Where do I find my Kohler model number?
KOHLER and STERLING product model numbers may be found in several places:
- Product label on the box in which the product was packaged.
- Product literature, such as a homeowners guide, installation instructions, or specification sheet.
- An invoice or receipt from the place of purchase.
- Stamped directly onto the product itself.
Are all Kohler toilet seats the same?
There’s no wrong answer. It’s simply a matter of choosing the color that helps create the mood you’re after. KOHLER seats come in ten rich colors which are a perfect match for KOHLER toilets.
What are the different toilet seat hinges?
There are two main types of hinge fixings, top fixing and bottom fitting, and it is worth noting that not all hinges are suitable for all toilets. Bottom fixing toilet seat hinges feature a traditional style fixing which includes fitting two bolts down into your pan and then tightening them from underneath.
How do you remove a metal hinge from a toilet seat?
Removing Older Toilet Seats The metal bolts are part of the toilet seat hinge hardware. Simply unscrew the nut from the attached bolt. Corroded bolts and nuts are harder to detach. To remove the nut from the seat hinge bolt, use a long socket and socket wrench to unscrew the nut.
How do I know what model toilet I have?
The number: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom), or on the inside walls of the tank. * The number on the lid may or may not be the same as the in the tank or the number of the complete toilet model.