Remove the old wax that sealed the toilet to the flange and pipe with a putty knife. Simply scrape it off and smear it on the drop cloth or newspaper until you can access the top of the flange.

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Removing toilet The first step is to remove the old toilet. Shut off the water at the angle stop under the toilet. Flush the toilet and hold the handle down to allow the water to drain from the tank.