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How to remove light switch housing from wall.
With cover plate removed you ll see two screws holding switch in switch box.
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.
To disable a light switch remove the two wires from the switch and tie them together with a wire nut.
In my experience the self c.
When you have distinguished the wires turn off the breaker and remove the other wire from the terminal.
With the power off of course.
Remove mounting screws on switch cover plate and take off plate.
Step 3 look at the top and bottom of the light switch assembly in the wall to locate two more screws.
You need a slotted screwdriver two wire nuts a blank light switch insertor blank wall plate and possibly some electrical tape.
In this video i show you how to remove a light switch.
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.
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.
Turn the screws counterclockwise with a screwdriver and pull the light switch cover off of the wall.