Villeroy & Boch Subway Replacement Toilet Hinge Kit (2008 – 2011)

Is this the correct hinge for your V&B Subway seat? Villeroy & Boch updated their hinges three times. This C4501H kit is the most common and is identified by:

• The Pistons: Features beige plastic pistons (the parts that stick up from the pan).

• The Fixings: These are Blind Fixed. As you tighten the screw from the top, the bottom part expands inside the hole to lock the hinge to the ceramic pan.

• The Seat: Designed specifically for the 98M9C101 seat model (manufactured roughly 2008–2011).

⚠️ Important: If your toilet is not soft-closing, hinges will not fix the problem. You need to replace the Soft Close Pistons.

• Pre-2008 (Pressalit): If your hinges have metal pistons and a different base, you need the Pre-2008 Pressalit Version.

• Post-2011 (Centric): If your seat uses the newer “Centric” style (where the seat clicks onto a fixed point), you need the 9M38S101 Centric Hinge Set.

Genuine Villeroy & Boch C4501H Spare Part The C4501H is a high-quality top-fix hinge kit. While it is the factory standard for the Villeroy & Boch Subway 1 range, these hinges are manufactured by Haron.

Universal Cross-Compatibility: Because Haron produces these for multiple European manufacturers, this kit is also a perfect replacement for:

• Kerasan Toilets (Specific models using top-fix expansion hinges).

• Duravit Toilets (Older suites with beige plastic soft-close stems).

Installation Tip (Blind Fixing): You do not need access to the underside of the toilet. Simply drop the expansion bolt into the holes in the ceramic pan. As you tighten the screw, the rubber/plastic sleeve expands. This “blind fix” method is the standard for back-to-wall (BTW) toilets where you cannot reach the nuts from underneath.

• Q: My V&B Subway seat is slamming. Will these hinges fix it?

  • A: No. Hinges are just the mounting hardware. The “soft-close” action is controlled by the dampers (pistons). If your seat is slamming, you need to buy a Subway Piston Kit.

• Q: How do I know if I have the 98M9C101 seat?

  • A: Check the underside of your seat or the hinge type. If you have adjustable top-fix hinges with beige plastic stems, this C4501H kit is the correct match.

• Q: Will this fit my Duravit toilet?

  • A: Yes, if your Duravit seat uses the Haron-style top-fix hinge with the beige plastic piston, this kit is functionally identical.