Disconnect Wires & Remove Fixture

What happens in this clip

After exposing the wires, identify the electrical connectors (wire nuts) that join the fixture's wires to the house wiring. Unscrew these connectors to separate the wires. Be mindful of the wire colors (typically black for live, white for neutral, and bare copper or green for ground). In this case, the old fixture also had a vertical metal bar holding it. Unscrew the long vertical bolt or screw that secures the fixture to the mounting bracket in the ceiling. Be prepared to support the weight of the fixture as it is fully detached to prevent it from falling and causing damage or injury.

Goal: Completely remove the old light fixture from the ceiling

What's used

Tools

• Screwdriver

About the full video

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to safely remove an old, ornate chandelier-style ceiling light fixture by detaching its ceiling mount, and then install a new, modern flush mount light fixture. The process includes essential safety precautions like turning off power, carefully disconnecting wiring, and properly installing the new mounting hardware and fixture components.

Step 7 of 13: Remove Old Fixture

Once all wires are disconnected and the fixture is no longer supported by wiring, carefully lift the old fixture away from the electrical box. Lower it down the ladder or have someone assist in removing it from the work area.

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Other videos for this step

• Remove Existing Fixture
• Unscrew Old Fixture from Ceiling