How to Install Toilet Seat Stabilizers

Introduction

This guide shows how to install toilet seat stabilizers. Toilet seats often do not remain stable despite tightening the seat bolts. Loose toilet seats can pose a danger to the elderly or anyone with balance difficulties. We will show you how to install seat stabilizers to ensure your safety. Installing toilet seat stabilizers is a simple process that most people can do at home.

What you need

Step 1 How to Install Toilet Seat Stabilizers

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Make sure the toilet and the toilet seat are clean and dry.
Put the toilet seat in an upright position.
Loop the rubber band through the round screw hole in one of the safety bumpers.

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Step 2

Place the longest flat side of the safety bumper against the bottom of the toilet seat adjacent to any existing bumper.
Loop the rubber band around the toilet seat so the safety bumper sits flush and securely against the seat.
The perpendicular piece of the safety bumper should fit just inside the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is fully down.
Confirm the placement of the safety bumper and adjust it if necessary. Return the seat to the upright position.

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Step 3

Using a 5/64” drill bit, drill a hole in the center of the slotted hole, not more than ⅜ inch deep.
Do not drill through the toilet seat.

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Step 4

Place one of the screws into the drilled hole and use the screwdriver to tighten the screw only halfway in to allow for adjustments.
Remove the rubber band.
Repeat mounting instructions on the other side of the toilet seat.
Lower the seat and check that safety bumpers are aligned on both sides.