Here is a easy way to remove and install coilsprings

To get started remove the pan from the trap (just makes it easier ...but not always necessary)


I use a screw driver and a nut driver to remove and intall springs on coilspring traps ... sorry no pic of a screw driver lol


Spring in lever groove


Insert screw driver ... prying outward



Continue prying until spring pops free ... watch your fingers ... it can get ya


Springs with tension released


Grasp spring pin ... lift and wiggle until free



Springs & spring pin removed


Using the nut driver insert spring into driver to install spring


With spring & driver in this postion ... remove nut driver popping spring into lever grove ... repeat steps as need for each remaing coil


Hope this helps

thanks great instructions

Nice post.... thanks

yeah lynx ... that's a 3/8" nut driver ... i have and use smaller ones ... i personally haven't noticed much difference though

darn that looks awful familiar as of late.

great to see the kids postin "how to" pics on here!

yep thats how I do it, you can also use a screw driver with the interchangable heads, works great.

good post.

Great post Possum Skinner.
Should be archived!

Nice post. Thanks.

Good post. Good pictures, thanks.