I loved Scott's opening statement: "Welcome to the club". It's definitely not one of those clubs we planned or even wanted to join but thank you Scott because your video triggered an idea that worked for me... The left hand screw came out without issue but the right hand one didn't want to play and my worst fear was realised. It was extremely stiff and after a couple of complete rotations it just spun and spun coming no further out. I grabbed a thick piece of rubber, to protect the porcelain, a thin (about 1/4") piece of oak flooring to be a solid place to apply the leverage and my 18" pry bar with the thinner end to it and levered the complete right hand assembly (with seat still attached) out of its hole. It first moved a little and then popped out. As you might guess, the anchor had snapped about halfway down. Thanks again Scott. You gave me the right idea.
Thank you so much, I really hope people see this video before the crazy crowbar one! You are awesome. To help explain the brilliance of this approach to fixing the seat on this stupid toilet, the mini screwdriver is basically warping and eventually breaking down the soft metal of the old anchor. Don't worry if it doesn't seem like there is any gap for the screwdriver, just keep working at it and you will see scratches then warping of the anchor. Eventually there is enough space to twist and lift the anchor out. I also used wd40, and a larger screwdriver once the small one did it's job. A pair of pliers and force did the rest. And finally in case anyone somehow sees this who does not already have this monstrosity of a toilet installed - do not buy a Kohler one piece toilet!!!
I LOVE YOU!! If it wasn’t for this video... I was going to take a sledgehammer to my own. It has been a bane to me for two years and have been living with a cracked lid. You sir, are a godsend and I thank you.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Trying to install a bidet has been a nightmare. Why they don't just make standard screws for all the toilets, who knows. But the Kohler seat has been terrible.
Very grateful that you made this video. I recently purchased a home that had this toilet installed and I came across this indefinitely spinning of the screws. Your solution saved me loads of time! Thank you.
Kohler is absolutely ridiculous, changing the seat on your toilet should not be this difficult, keeping in mind that changing seats is a common activity in most homes. In essence if you buy a Kohler, they want you to be locked to the seat that came with the toilet forever unless you pay up for their seat changing kit.
There is a plastic casing over the screw that I can't get off. The screw is now loose but this casing feels like it is cemented on to the screw... help...
Got a Bemis seat which has hardware for normal toilets, but a quick call to their customer service and they're sending me a free adaptor kit. Haven't had good customer service like that in a long time!
Thank you for sharing! Can not help believing Kohler has this kind of metal expansion bolts installed here, it is design fault. The service part 84999 costs USD$35 😓
I was able to expose enough of the screw, so I cut the head off with a Dremel. The rest of the screw fell down into the base of the bowl. Then I used a 5/16 bit to drill out the anchor.
You can use the claw of a hammer to pull out the bolt, washer, and the aluminum expansion bolt outnof the hole. Kohler’s expansion bolt breaks in half when you unscres the bolt, trapping the bolt in the hole. So you have to pull out the entire assembly and teplace it to adjust or fix it. This very poor design. An alternative is to use a #10 expansion nut and #10 bolt from the hardware store. They probably won’t break when you unscrew them like the Kohler counterparts.
hello, thank you for your video. I just took it off. But when I want to put the new lid on, I found one screw hole cannot tight the screw any more. The previous something used to tighten the srew has rotten and I took it out with the screw already. Now What i should buy to put in the hole to tighten my srew? Could you let me know? thanks. We have the same toilets and same srew...
www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10 You need a Kohler anchor nut insert for each seat bolt. See the Amazon link above. I didn't order them separately because they came with the Kohler toilet seat removal tool I ordered. The tool didn't work but the anchor nuts did.
www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10 You need a Kohler anchor nut insert for each seat bolt. See the Amazon link above. I didn't order them separately because they came with the Kohler toilet seat removal tool I ordered. The tool didn't work but the anchor nuts did.
@@blmgt thanks for the link! That seems difficult to fit in the at hole on the toilet itself. I feel that if I use a hammer to get in there, it will break the anchor Thanks for the quick reply!!
@@JH-pv8tx I don't remember them being particularly hard to push in. They expand as you screw the bolt so unless they have already expanded they should not be that hard to put in.
If you are asking how to get the bolts back in to tighten down a replacement seat, then the answer is you will need to purchase new bolt inserts. www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10
@@JohnDoe-mp1zk Yes, I did watch whole video. I got the electric metal cutter for bolts. Then I drilled a hole. I ordered screws from Amazon. It works.
Easy to install, czcams.com/users/postUgkxjA-hDN2m8_mi0Dg0JD8U6QiArozIAc4I and comfortable. No idea what other people were talking about when they said it was difficult to install or uncomfortable.
I loved Scott's opening statement: "Welcome to the club". It's definitely not one of those clubs we planned or even wanted to join but thank you Scott because your video triggered an idea that worked for me... The left hand screw came out without issue but the right hand one didn't want to play and my worst fear was realised. It was extremely stiff and after a couple of complete rotations it just spun and spun coming no further out. I grabbed a thick piece of rubber, to protect the porcelain, a thin (about 1/4") piece of oak flooring to be a solid place to apply the leverage and my 18" pry bar with the thinner end to it and levered the complete right hand assembly (with seat still attached) out of its hole. It first moved a little and then popped out. As you might guess, the anchor had snapped about halfway down. Thanks again Scott. You gave me the right idea.
Thank you so much, I really hope people see this video before the crazy crowbar one! You are awesome.
To help explain the brilliance of this approach to fixing the seat on this stupid toilet, the mini screwdriver is basically warping and eventually breaking down the soft metal of the old anchor. Don't worry if it doesn't seem like there is any gap for the screwdriver, just keep working at it and you will see scratches then warping of the anchor. Eventually there is enough space to twist and lift the anchor out. I also used wd40, and a larger screwdriver once the small one did it's job. A pair of pliers and force did the rest.
And finally in case anyone somehow sees this who does not already have this monstrosity of a toilet installed - do not buy a Kohler one piece toilet!!!
I LOVE YOU!! If it wasn’t for this video... I was going to take a sledgehammer to my own. It has been a bane to me for two years and have been living with a cracked lid. You sir, are a godsend and I thank you.
Did you try it and it worked??
Thanks
This is exactly what I was looking for. Trying to install a bidet has been a nightmare. Why they don't just make standard screws for all the toilets, who knows. But the Kohler seat has been terrible.
That’s exactly why I’m here tonight 😂
Very grateful that you made this video. I recently purchased a home that had this toilet installed and I came across this indefinitely spinning of the screws. Your solution saved me loads of time! Thank you.
Kohler is absolutely ridiculous, changing the seat on your toilet should not be this difficult, keeping in mind that changing seats is a common activity in most homes. In essence if you buy a Kohler, they want you to be locked to the seat that came with the toilet forever unless you pay up for their seat changing kit.
I'm struggling with the same toilet. Thank you for this video.
Thank you! I’m on day 4 with this freaking toilet seat project.
Thank you for making this video I've been working on mine for days as well and this was a huge help
There is a plastic casing over the screw that I can't get off. The screw is now loose but this casing feels like it is cemented on to the screw... help...
Nice work. This video made a very painful process a helluva lot easier. Thank you!
This video helped me so much! Thank you!!!
this was VERY helpful - and NOT glad to be a KOHLER member, but grateful for the club founder and its members
Got a Bemis seat which has hardware for normal toilets, but a quick call to their customer service and they're sending me a free adaptor kit. Haven't had good customer service like that in a long time!
Really works! Thanks for showing
Thank you for this!!
Scott, if you are ever in British Columbia, I would like to buy you a beer. Thank you for saving my, ahem, butt.
Hey if I am ever in BC I might just take you up on that!
Thank you for sharing! Can not help believing Kohler has this kind of metal expansion bolts installed here, it is design fault. The service part 84999 costs USD$35 😓
I was able to expose enough of the screw, so I cut the head off with a Dremel. The rest of the screw fell down into the base of the bowl. Then I used a 5/16 bit to drill out the anchor.
Interesting alternative. Thanks for posting.
Thanks. My bolt just spinned, even though I've secured the anchor, so I used an oscillating tool with a carbide blade and it came off easily.
Worst design ever! I’ll never buy another Kohler.
No argument there.
You can use the claw of a hammer to pull out the bolt, washer, and the aluminum expansion bolt outnof the hole. Kohler’s expansion bolt breaks in half when you unscres the bolt, trapping the bolt in the hole. So you have to pull out the entire assembly and teplace it to adjust or fix it. This very poor design. An alternative is to use a #10 expansion nut and #10 bolt from the hardware store. They probably won’t break when you unscrew them like the Kohler counterparts.
hello, thank you for your video. I just took it off. But when I want to put the new lid on, I found one screw hole cannot tight the screw any more. The previous something used to tighten the srew has rotten and I took it out with the screw already. Now What i should buy to put in the hole to tighten my srew? Could you let me know? thanks. We have the same toilets and same srew...
www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10
You need a Kohler anchor nut insert for each seat bolt. See the Amazon link above. I didn't order them separately because they came with the Kohler toilet seat removal tool I ordered. The tool didn't work but the anchor nuts did.
Thank you for the video. I could pull out the bolt by spraying with WD40 and wiggling the bolt little by little with a pryer.
Good job. Fortunate that is all it took to get it out.
Thank you!!
YW
Hey
Thanks for the video
I have a new toilet seat to install on this same toilet , but there is no way to secure the new bolts in
What did you do?
www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10
You need a Kohler anchor nut insert for each seat bolt. See the Amazon link above. I didn't order them separately because they came with the Kohler toilet seat removal tool I ordered. The tool didn't work but the anchor nuts did.
@@blmgt thanks for the link!
That seems difficult to fit in the at hole on the toilet itself. I feel that if I use a hammer to get in there, it will break the anchor
Thanks for the quick reply!!
@@JH-pv8tx I don't remember them being particularly hard to push in. They expand as you screw the bolt so unless they have already expanded they should not be that hard to put in.
I have one of these. Thanks for the video. Such a ridiculous design
I am struggling to replace this old seat- gave up one time and this time it looks like I am about to give up
Any luck getting them out?
Once you do remove it, how do you put a new seat in?
If you are asking how to get the bolts back in to tighten down a replacement seat, then the answer is you will need to purchase new bolt inserts. www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10
The a** holes at koler should be fired… absolutely the worst design possible. I will never buy ANYTHING they make EVER!!
Can anyone recommend the replacement expansion bolts and screw
www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10
Sir, I am in your debt. Thank you!
Thanks Scott I have been trying to open screw since last 3 days no success yet I spayed WD40 and all lubricants Still no success .
Have you tried prying them out as I did?
Thank You! What a nightmare!
I can't unscrew bolts. I sprayed WD-40 but did not help. Any idea what to do about it?
did you watch the video
@@JohnDoe-mp1zk Yes, I did watch whole video. I got the electric metal cutter for bolts. Then I drilled a hole. I ordered screws from Amazon. It works.
Scott this isn't working for me...at all.
The plastic is stuck in mine I got the bolt out hekp
Such a dumb design. Thank you for the video.
Now I need to replace the seat. I can’t find the right toilet seat!!
were you able to find the correct seat?
I only wish you talk also about the replacement screw parts.. the one that came with the seats not made for this stupid 💩 toilet
I'm having the same issue with a Toto toilet seat. Horrible design!
What an ignorant way to attach a toilet lid. Never would I buy one of those junk units
Frustrating for sure. Thanks for the tip. Wasted a whole day on this "replace the toilet" seat task ..
Replacement bolt inserts www.amazon.com/KOHLER-K-85040-Anchor-Nut-4-20/dp/B00D31CCY0/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=kohler+toilet+seat+parts&qid=1617366339&sr=8-10
What a stupid design, totally a nightmare to me👎
Easy to install, czcams.com/users/postUgkxjA-hDN2m8_mi0Dg0JD8U6QiArozIAc4I and comfortable. No idea what other people were talking about when they said it was difficult to install or uncomfortable.