How To Remove Light Switch Housing From Wall

Disconnect the wires at the switch if you plan on permanently removing the light.

How to remove light switch housing from wall.

Turn the breaker back on then test the leads on both switch terminals with a voltage tester. When you have distinguished the wires turn off the breaker and remove the other wire from the terminal. 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. Locate the screw or screws on the outer face of the light switch.

If necessary remove screws and carefully pull switch out of box as far as attached wires allow. With the power off of course. In my experience the self c. You only need simple tools and materials to do this.

Step 3 look at the top and bottom of the light switch assembly in the wall to locate two more screws. In this video i show you how to remove a light switch. I was re doing some of the electrical in my basement during a renovation and i had to get rid of a l. The live circuit wire will light up the tester.

If there are two screws with wires attached switch is a simple on off single pole type. Turn the screws counterclockwise with a screwdriver and pull the light switch cover off of the wall. Remove mounting screws on switch cover plate and take off plate.