Remove Wall Mounted Light Fixture

Loosen the mounting screws or knob that holds the base of the light fixture to the electrical box then gently pull the fixture away from the box.

Remove wall mounted light fixture.

Fashion a hook out of a metal coat hanger to hold the fixture up until the wiring is disconnected if desired. You can sometimes turn decorative. Unscrew the mounting screws holding the fixture to the electrical box. Flip off the breaker in the main panel that controls the circuit.

Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power. If you re not sure which breaker that is turn on the light and flip off. Turn on the light switch then flip off breakers in the main panel until the light goes off. You need to do this before.

Remove the old light fixture remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb. Remove the cover from the fixture and remove the bulbs. Twist wire caps on. Handle these carefully because they are fragile.

Other fixtures may use clips that can be removed by. How to remove a wall light step 1. Hold the fixture in one hand as the wiring may not support the weight of the fixture. 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.

Open the fuse box and locate the breaker that corresponds to the circuit that. Turn off the breaker controlling the light circuit. Before removing a surface mount light fixtur. You will need all of these supplies to safely.

Remove your old light fixture. Test the light switch to. Turn off the power to your exterior fixtures by flipping the switch on your circuit breaker. Get a ladder screwdriver headlamp and non contact voltage detector.

Unscrew the light fixture from the mounting plate attached to the electrical box. All light fixtures are a little different but to remove most models you will need to. Pull the fixture off the wall. Remove the thumb nuts that hold the light fixture to the mounting plate.