How to Get a Kohler Drain Stopper Out

Sink Drain Stopper

Step 1

Raise your Kohler sink stopper to the up position.

Step 2

Look beneath the sink for a horizontal rod protruding from the side of the drainpipe. The rod connects at the other end to the clevis -- a perforated metal strap that links the rod to the stopper lever on the surface of the sink.

Step 3

Loosen the retaining nut where the pivot rod meets the drainpipe.

Step 4

Slide the pivot rod from its hole in the drainpipe. Removing the rod frees the stopper for removal.

Step 5

Pull your Kohler sink drain stopper up and away from the drain hole.

Bath Drain Stopper

Step 1

Raise your Kohler bathtub drain stopper to the up position.

Step 2

Determine how much of the stopper assembly to remove. Your Kohler bathtub stopper connects to a toggle arm inside the drain. A lift rod at the other end of the arm forces the arm -- and stopper -- to pivot up and down.

Step 3

Turn the stopper counterclockwise for removal of the stopper only. If necessary, use a damp rag to provide increased grip. If removing the stopper along with the toggle arm, grab hold of the stopper before pulling it up and away from the drain.