Removing Rusted Toilet Bolts Damp bathroom environments can cause toilet bolts to become rusted tight, making repair or removal of the toilet more difficult. You may want to try a rust-removal product first, however, if this doesn’t work, then cutting through the bolts is a surefire option. Because toilets are often located in tight quarters, the four bolts (two securing the tank to the seat and two connecting the seat to the floor) can be hard to access with conventional cutting tools. Using a Dremel rotary tool fitted with an EZ Lock Mandrel and EZ Lock Cut-off Wheel makes the job easier and less time-consuming.

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  • Step 1

    Shut off the water supply to the toilet, and drain the water from the tank by flushing the toilet once or twice.

  • Step 2

    Insert the EZ Lock Mandrel and EZ Lock Cut-off Wheel into the rotary tool. The EZ Lock system features a one-piece design that eliminates the need for a screw to attach the cutting wheel and mandrel.

  • Step 3

    Wearing goggles or other eye protection, cut carefully through each bolt at a point between the nut and the toilet. The other half of the bolt should then be easy to remove.

  • Step 4

    When you’re ready to reinstall the toilet, insert new bolts to secure all parts.

Skill Scale
Varies
Time Required
Experienced: 30 minutes
Handy: 1 hour
Novice: 2 hours
Shopping List:

Tools

Dremel rotary tool

EZ402 EZ Lock Mandrel

EZ456 Cut-Off Wheel

Replacement toilet bolts

Safety goggles or other eye protection

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