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Adjust the pop-up drain linkage

Sink & drain · Pop-up stopper stuck
LIKELY CAUSE
Linkage is misadjusted
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
20 min
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€0
Shared by
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Fix Score 88
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TOOLS
Required tools
Pliersflashlight
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Clear the cabinet area
    Clear the cabinet area.
  2. 2
    Locate the pivot rod and lift-rod linkage
    Locate the pivot rod and lift-rod linkage.
  3. 3
    Note the current hole/clip position
    Note the current hole/clip position.
  4. 4
    Adjust the linkage so the stopper opens and closes fully
    Adjust the linkage so the stopper opens and closes fully.
  5. 5
    Run water and check for leaks around disturbed joints
    Run water and check for leaks around disturbed joints.
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