How to Remove the Middle Piece in a Bathroom Sink
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Remove the contents in the cabinet below the sink, then place a paint tray under the sink to catch any water drips.
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Remove the nut by connecting the top of the vertical metal strap to the lift rod running into the bottom of the sink. The strap is a long, flat metal piece with several holes in it.
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Remove the strap, along with the clip, from the horizontal pop-up rod, running into the vertical drain pipe below the sink.
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Unscrew and remove the pivot nut, connecting the lift rod to the drain pipe just below the sink.
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Remove the rod and plastic inserts from the drain pipe below the sink.
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Pull the pop-up valve out of the top of the drain.