What is this about having to take the entire toilet apart? Why would you have to do more than take the insides out like with any other kit?
1070246
The kit includes replacement seals that go between the tank and bowl. Also, you're replacing the flapper valve with the tall cylinder you see in the pics.
1070247
In my case, all the seals in my toilet tank need to be replaced. I think I saw where you could buy just the valve.
1070248
The kit is for two-piece toilets, so the tank has to be removed from the base to get to the nut, rubber donut between the tank base and toilet base, etc. I imagine this is what is meant by "taking the whole toilet apart." To be clear, you don't need to actually remove the toilet base at all, just the tank for proper installation of the new hardware.
1070249
So you have to take the tank off the bowl. That to me is apart. The bowl stays place but to secure all the parts the tank has to come off. A few screws and the larger nut on the bottom. Nothing challenging. Just a little wet but nothing a towel or two can't solve.
1070250
Yes you do but it's worth it. This model is much better than the others. If you have hard water, I would recommend adding an in line water filter.
1070251
You have to take the tank off to replace the parts inside. Leave the bowl where it's at.
463628
Hello don't take the top of the toilet apart take the two bolts that the toilet is being held down and turn it upside down and replace the seal. If you have any questions please email me back. Thank you Carl's RV
2086479
I'm trying to remeber, but it wasn't anything complicated. Maybe channel locks, vice grips or a wrench to help screwing it together. It was a really simple job. You could probably do it without tools, but what I've mentioned might help make it tighter. BTW, I bought the stools for their look. They're fine for a few minutes, maybe 15, but your butt will complain if you linger too long.
1620630
The frame uses the bolts holding the toilet seat to the toilet. You need to remove the toilet seat and put the frame bracket on top of the toilet. Next you reinstall the toilet seat with the bolts going through holes in the frame bracket.
429846
Had same problem, couldn't get Kohler tool to work. Ended up cutting bolt with dremel tool. Of course the anchor, which was a well nut, fell inside back of toilet. Even Kohler knows tool may not work because in steps 2 & 3 under anchor removal in instructions for this service kit covers "If using the seat anchor stabilizer tool doesn't work, ...." In my opinion the supplied anchors for replacement aren't adequate. Same as what you find for wall anchors in hardware stores. I guess if the tool did work
1264726
Yes indeed, but if you have some men also using the same toilet they may remove it & not put it back securely. If you have it for A severely handicapped person you need to check after each foreigner uses the toilet or expect some serious problems.
240676
We have two of these toilet seats (one upstairs and one on our main level). Unfortunately one pops off frequently and the other gives us no trouble. I don't imagine we use them all that differently, so it's just probably a "luck of the draw" type of thing.
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Hi Lisa, well I have good news for you, I decided to call the factory to make sure I didn't give you bad info. They're in production with this toilet for a very long time, turns out it's quite popular. I need two more of them myself so it was good to know it'll be around a long time. Every part is available for this toilet so don't go my those numbers, use the name of the toilet and the manufacturer if you should need parts because when I checked using just the numbers online nothing came up.
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I have just purchased the toilet and installed lately, have not thought about replacing yet. Try direct to Thetford, or my last toilet I went to home depot and bought an elongated seat. A slight medication and it worked. That's all I can offer. Bud
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Oh thank you to all, I didn't quite understand, I thought it had to be left permanently plumbed in in my bathroom for everyone to see!!!! So, I can remove ALL the equipment to a hide in cupboard (closet) when not in use, right? :-)
1659942
You have to take the whole thing apart inorder to wash them. It is not easy
345223
When you take the four nuts off the toilet, remove the toilet. There should be a bracket under the toilet that you can remove two of the bolts from it. It is a plastic ring that holds four bolts. The Dometic residential toilet I just purchased is SO MUCH BETTER than the original plastic rv toilet. Hope this helps. It only took me about ten minutes to remove and install the new toilet.
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Remove the toilet first by disconnecting the water line and the two bolts mounting the toilet to the floor. Remove toilet and gain access to the water valve. A couple screws hold down the water valve and a metal rod was attached to mine being a hand flush toilet. Remove old water valve and install new one. This is also a good time to replace the blade seal that opens when you flush. Remove from the bottom which is easier. Install a new boot between the floor and the toilet after this repair also. Sit on toilet to compress so you can attach nuts to mounting bolts.Tighten snuggly so the toilet doesn't rock. Attach water line to new water valve tightly. Test and check for leaks. Remove the toilet first by disconnecting the water line and the two bolts mounting the toilet to the floor. Remove toilet and gain access to the water valve. A couple screws hold down the water valve and a metal rod was attached to mine being a hand flush toilet. Remove old water valve and install new one. This is also a good time to replace the blade seal that opens when you flush. Remove from the bottom which is easier. Install a new boot between the floor and the toilet after this repair also. Sit on toilet to compress so you can attach nuts to mounting bolts.Tighten snuggly so the... » Read More Remove the toilet first by disconnecting the water line and the two bolts mounting the toilet to the floor. Remove toilet and gain access to the water valve. A couple screws hold down the water valve and a metal rod was attached to mine being a hand flush toilet. Remove old water valve and install new one. This is also a good time to replace the blade seal that opens when you flush. Remove from the bottom which is easier. Install a new boot between the floor and the toilet after this repair also. Sit on toilet to compress so you can attach nuts to mounting bolts.Tighten snuggly so the toilet doesn't rock. Attach water line to new water valve tightly. Test and check for leaks. « Show Less
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That must be broken. I have 3 of them and just tested them. Both parts float down on all 3 toilets.
1724965
I would not recommend tightening the nuts until they snap off. I have installed dozens of these and get them to wrench tight and that is it. Then the toilet seat can be removed if need be.
1003033
I do not understand your question about the toilet? you can be more specific?
2282384
Tools should not be necessary. It depends on the toilet seat fasteners. If they are old, you may have problems getting them loose. They are also a bit awkward to get to. My problem with my hands have left them a bit weaker than my youth.