- 1). Place a bucket underneath the J-trap.
- 2). Grab the slip nut on top of the J-trap with a pair of groove joint pliers. Loosen the nut by turning counterclockwise.
- 3). Grab the second slip nut at the end of the trap and loosen.
- 4). Pull the trap off. Pour any excess water into the bucket.
- 5). Slide two new washers onto the new trap and attach the new trap to the sink with the slip nuts.