How To Remove Recessed Light Mounting Clips

Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial.

How to remove recessed light mounting clips. For more lighting tips see our lighting and ceiling f. You should see the light socket at the top of the well. Next bend the clips outward slightly a more open v position. Remove the old trim from the outer ring of the housing.

To remove the trim piece on an inset can light simply pull the trim piece away from the housing and then disconnect it from wire clip fasteners of spring co. Then with a flat head screwdriver bend the top of the clip slot on the can open. Where the top of the clip would insert into the can slot bend the top part inward slightly and the bottom parts outward just at the very top slot. If you ever need to remove the light use a flat head screwdriver and pry under the clip to pull it outward.

Adjust the rear plate in the housing by loosening the wing nut that allows the adjustment. Release the metal clamps inside each recessed fixture to release each fixture from the ceiling. First pull the clips out of the can completely. The lights are conveniently inset into.

In this video i should you how to install recessed lighting in your home or office. The more you work at them the weaker they get. Recessed lights also called can or high hat lights have become a widely used lighting feature. To get the clip in place again just re staple.

Unscrew the old bulb from the recessed lighting housing. Pull the recessed fixture from the ceiling until you expose the junction box attached to the end of. How to remove the clips holding a recessed light fixture.