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LOL, you might want to reverse those steps unless you want to soak your crotch. Pop the little pressure release lever first, CLOSE IT AGAIN, then go about removing that huge drain/ anode plug. Then stand to one side and open the relief valve again to let air into the tank. Remember that you have six gallons of water that will come out a 1 inch hole in rather a hurry..... Remember to flush the heck out of the heater using a wand before reinstalling the old anode, or a new one. You can buy one for less than $10 or make one from aluminum tubing if you are handy. You might be amazed at how much sediment and scale comes out the hole; even if you use a filter on your city water connection, there will be built up scale inside the tank walls. The amount depends on how hard the water is and how much you use the heater.... You can use the same wand to rinse out any remaining crud from your black tank that the factory rinse system might have missed, by lowering it carefully through the toilet. Plug any gaps around the wand with an old towel and wear safety glasses! The water heater tank may not drain completely - you can blow out any residual water with an air gun before putting it back together. John Davies Spokane WA