How to remove toilet cistern lid?

boots_babe

Hi,

Mum's toilet has started to periodically keep refilling for ages after a flush. We know it's probably easy to fix as we've had similar ourselves, and know what probably needs doing, but cannot get the cistern lid off!

With the help of Google, have figured out that we need to remove the dual flush button first, which is done. But now, the lid will lift up slightly at the front, but is very firmly attached at the back. 

I've seen advice saying if this happens, gently try to slide the lid forward before lifting up, but that is not possible to do.

I've seen mention that there can be some sort of bracket or screw that needs removing inside at the back but I cannot see anything.

I've managed to get some photos of what I can see inside, which confirms the model as being Vitra TS823, but Googling still hasn't helped. I've put the photos below of what I can see inside, can anyone help? 

WIAWSNB

I'd need to surf to absolutely confirm, but it looks as tho' you've done the right thing in unscrewing that button - some don't even need that, but yours has that thread which appears to engage with the flush mech below.

So, why doesn't the lid come off?! Almost certainly 'cos it's painted or sealanted to the back wall! 

Try a long-bladed craft knife, ideally the kind with a snap-off blade, and slide it behind and along that lid, and see what's sticking it to the wall. I doubt very much it's a bracket! 

Lorian

Well we can see the cistern is not screwed to the wall so it likely glued but you can't see it on the lid in the limited view. 

What happens if you put the lid back down and try lifting it from either side lifting at the rear first.

MysteryMe

Can't add anything other than say thanks OP for the decent images, it does help people when giving advice.

twopenny

I've got one that looks the same but with a handle.
It fits tight and tight against the wall.
I had to wiggle it side to side and lift a little then pull forward still wiggling.

When I'd done it once it comes off easier each time but I've never pushed it hard back and down again. I'd rather it didn't sit perfectly and be a nightmare in future.

It fits so tight to the wall that it could be stuck to paint over the years.
I use a blunt old tea knife for jobs like this. Long blade and won't damage anything.