Reach behind your drain and unscrew the cap around the pop up ball and rod.
Replacing vanity sink drain.
Use a large wrench or channel locks to loosen and remove it.
In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink.
If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it.
A bathroom sink pop up stopper is a very convenient feature and while the installation is usually easy occasionally the process is complicated due to variations in the fixture or fittings.
Replacing a sink drain instructions.
Does your sink have a pop up drain.
Remove the sink top from the vanity base.
Lay out a towel under your sink to catch any drips and to cushion your work area.
Remove them from the drain.
Fyi if you ever have a broken pop up you can fix your pop up stopper with this tutorial.
Some tops are held on with screws and some are glued to the base.
If yours is glued use a hammer and chisel to separate it from the base.
Most sink drains are held in place by compression between the drain s lip on the topside of the sink and a locknut on the underside.
Try using the chisel on the inside if you re going to reuse your sink or vanity.
Learn how to replace it.
This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink.
Replacing a drain assembly on a bathroom sink isn t all that tough.