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Posted on Nov 22, 2010

Trying to change the toilet seat,however cannot remove the screws. They come out about maybe 3/4" and keep spinning. Looking inside the tank as well as feeling inside there are no nuts connecteing to the bolts. Any ideas?

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Try using some upward pressure on the bolts while turning them, using a pair of Channel Lock pliers (aka arc-joint pliers). This may stabilize the nuts into which the bolts are threaded. When installing the seat and reinstalling the bolts, a downward pressure may be required into to tighten them properly.

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