How to Change a Toilet Flapper?

Turn off the water supply to the toilet

Flush the toilet to empty the tank

Remove the tank lid and set it aside

Disconnect the old flapper from the flush chain

Unhook the old flapper from the overflow tube pegs

Take the old flapper to match the replacement size if needed

Attach the new flapper to the overflow tube pegs

Connect the flush chain to the new flapper

Adjust the chain so it has slight slack

Turn the water supply back on

Let the tank refill

Test the flush

Check for proper sealing and adjust the chain if needed

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