Remove the drain line that connects to the trap under the sink.
If you have a dishwasher disconnect the hose. The ring that has the loops is holding it to the basket. Turn this ring counter clockwise and it will release the disposal.Unless you need to change the basket DO NOT REMOVE the three screws that hold the basket to the sink. The new disposal can be installed on the old basket as long as you do not disturb it. If it slips in the sink then it needs to be replaced. Bed the new one in plumbers putty around the edge of the sink where it will be installed.
If you have a dishwasher be sure and knock the plug out of the new one. The plug can be knocked out with a large screwdriver. It is located in the little pipe that sticks out on the side of the disposal.
Yes, and amen to the other responses. As usual, I would like to add my 2 centavos. I have probably replaced hundreds of these things in dozens of different styles of under-the-sink cabinets. It's not fun under there; the smells and tight spaces tend to make you hurry through the process (fight or flight?). I still try to produce quality work, regardless. This part that separates the disposer from the sink, I always try to replace and the reason is as follows: To make a water tight seal, one uses a product called "plumber's putty". Though it usually can outlast ones disposal, or a tenant's stay in their abode, it is not Eternal. Depending on the product, Time makes it dry, brittle, and will succumb to the wiliness that is a water leak. I tend to use all the parts that come with the disposer kit. I will replace the flange and holder of the disposer, after scraping the old putty from the sink's surface. This is my third post, sorry for being wordy. My recommendation, replace and reseal. Have fun. ;)
Usually they are suspended from the drain fixture. If you look under the counter, you should see a ring right near the sink. That ring will have three nibs that stick out spaced around the ring. Take a hammer and tap one of those rings counterclockwise. When the ring moves, it will unlock the disposer. A new disposer fastens the same way. Check out a new on at a store to see how they are attached.
you have to remove the drain first. then there will be a ring clear at the top of the disposal with three loops around the ring. turn it counter clockwise about a good half turn and it should drop down. keep a good hold on it though. that ought to do it. it came with an off setting hex wrench but im sure you dont have one. stick a skinny screwdriver in one of the loops and that should do it
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First unplug the cord from the power.
Remove the drain line that connects to the trap under the sink.
If you have a dishwasher disconnect the hose. The ring that has the loops is holding it to the basket. Turn this ring counter clockwise and it will release the disposal.Unless you need to change the basket DO NOT REMOVE the three screws that hold the basket to the sink. The new disposal can be installed on the old basket as long as you do not disturb it. If it slips in the sink then it needs to be replaced. Bed the new one in plumbers putty around the edge of the sink where it will be installed.
If you have a dishwasher be sure and knock the plug out of the new one. The plug can be knocked out with a large screwdriver. It is located in the little pipe that sticks out on the side of the disposal.
Good luck
Yes, and amen to the other responses. As usual, I would like to add my 2 centavos. I have probably replaced hundreds of these things in dozens of different styles of under-the-sink cabinets. It's not fun under there; the smells and tight spaces tend to make you hurry through the process (fight or flight?). I still try to produce quality work, regardless. This part that separates the disposer from the sink, I always try to replace and the reason is as follows: To make a water tight seal, one uses a product called "plumber's putty". Though it usually can outlast ones disposal, or a tenant's stay in their abode, it is not Eternal. Depending on the product, Time makes it dry, brittle, and will succumb to the wiliness that is a water leak. I tend to use all the parts that come with the disposer kit. I will replace the flange and holder of the disposer, after scraping the old putty from the sink's surface. This is my third post, sorry for being wordy. My recommendation, replace and reseal. Have fun. ;)
Usually they are suspended from the drain fixture. If you look under the counter, you should see a ring right near the sink. That ring will have three nibs that stick out spaced around the ring. Take a hammer and tap one of those rings counterclockwise. When the ring moves, it will unlock the disposer. A new disposer fastens the same way. Check out a new on at a store to see how they are attached.
you have to remove the drain first. then there will be a ring clear at the top of the disposal with three loops around the ring. turn it counter clockwise about a good half turn and it should drop down. keep a good hold on it though. that ought to do it. it came with an off setting hex wrench but im sure you dont have one. stick a skinny screwdriver in one of the loops and that should do it
Disconnect the power and the sewage line.Loosen the three screws on the flange and twist cc on most models it should come down be ready its heavy.