Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the plate to the mounting bracket in the ceiling.
How to remove a wall mounted light fixture.
Before any repair is performed on an electrical circuit you need to make sure the power is off.
Twist wire caps on.
Remove the old light fixture.
Remove the light bulb by twisting it by hand in a counterclockwise direction and set it aside.
Hold the fixture in one hand as the wiring may not support the weight of the fixture.
Wall light was successfully moved without extra damage downstairs in a two storey house.
Turn off the breaker controlling the light circuit.
Remove the cover from the fixture and remove the bulbs.
You may need to also unscrew the threaded post that runs through the base of the light into the mounting bracket.
For hollywood lights and chandeliers use a screwdriver or a drill to remove the screws on the base of the fixture.
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If it s plugged in you can simply unplug it but if it s hardwired follow this procedure.
Unscrew the light fixture from the mounting plate attached to the electrical box.
Remove the mounting bracket if necessary install new mounting bracket.
If you re not sure which breaker that is turn on the light and flip off.
Remove the knob screws or bolts to extract the fixture cover.
Turn on the light switch then flip off breakers in the main panel until the light goes off.
Don t rely on just turning off the switch because someone could turn it back on while you re working and give you a shock.
Remove the thumb nuts that hold the light fixture to the mounting plate.
Gently twist the base of the light to free it from the screws and the mounting bracket.
For flush mount lights gently twist the knob in the center of the fixture cover counterclockwise to unscrew it.
Unscrew the mounting screws holding the fixture to the electrical box.
Turn off the power.
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How to remove a wall light step 1.
Turn off power to the circuit.