You need to do this before.
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.
Pull the fixture off the wall.
Other fixtures may use clips that can be removed by.
Test the light switch to.
Before removing a surface mount light fixtur.
Turn off the power at the fuse box.
Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power.
Handle these carefully because they are fragile.
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.
Removing the light fixture 1.
Unscrew the light fixture from the mounting plate attached to the electrical box.
Remove the thumb nuts that hold the light fixture to the mounting plate.
How to remove a wall light step 1.
Remove the old light fixture remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb.
If you re not sure which breaker that is turn on the light and flip off.
You can sometimes turn decorative.
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.
Unscrew the mounting screws holding the fixture to the electrical box.
You will need all of these supplies to safely.
Get a ladder screwdriver headlamp and non contact voltage detector.
Remove the cover from the fixture and remove the bulbs.
Turn off the power to your exterior fixtures by flipping the switch on your circuit breaker.
All light fixtures are a little different but to remove most models you will need to.
How do i replace a wall mounted light fixture.
Twist wire caps on.
Remove your old light fixture.
Turn off the breaker controlling the light circuit.
Turn on the light switch then flip off breakers in the main panel until the light goes off.