How To Remove Light Switch Housing From Wall

With cover plate removed you ll see two screws holding switch in switch box.

How to remove light switch housing from wall.

In this video i show you how to remove a light switch. If necessary remove screws and carefully pull switch out of box as far as attached wires allow. Disconnect the wires at the switch if you plan on permanently removing the light. I was re doing some of the electrical in my basement during a renovation and i had to get rid of a l.

When you have distinguished the wires turn off the breaker and remove the other wire from the terminal. Remove mounting screws on switch cover plate and take off plate. This video shows you how to replace a self contained switch or outlet in a mobile home or rv with a traditional switch or outlet. Want to learn how to rem.

Step 3 look at the top and bottom of the light switch assembly in the wall to locate two more screws. Turn the breaker back on then test the leads on both switch terminals with a voltage tester. The live circuit wire will light up the tester. Turn the screws counterclockwise with a screwdriver and pull the light switch cover off of the wall.