Therefore, this plug must be removed before connecting the dishwasher drain hose. Because not all installations include a dishwasher connection, there is a plug in the disposal to prevent water from leaking out the dishwasher connection when no dishwasher is connected. The disposal has two connections, one for the main drain line and another one for the incoming dishwasher drain hose. Note: If you are not connecting a dishwasher drain line to the disposal, then skip this step. Use a flat screwdriver, insert it in the lower mounting ring and turn it around anticlockwise to unlock/unscrew it. Use pliers for this step and remove the dishwasher tube from the garbage disposal unit. If putty is not squeezed out all the way around the flange in the sink, there may not have been enough putty at that point and may result in a future leak. Before you remove the garbage disposal unit, you will have to disconnect the drain line of the dishwasher as well. As you tighten the assembly, the putty will be squeezed out around the flange in the sink and under the sink. DO NOT fully tighten each screw before going to the next screw. Turn each of the screws in turn to create balanced pressure on the flange. With the snap ring in place you can begin tightening the assembly. Remove the rubber bands after the snap ring is on. This will free up both hands for installing the snap ring. Tip: Place a few rubber bands around the neck of the flange to hold the assembly in place.
How to remove a garbage disposal snap ring install#
While holding the assembly in place, install the snap ring by prying it into the indentation in the neck of the flange. Slip the upper mounting assembly over the flange. Continued from page 3 Step 2: Replace the Flange (continued)