Removing Recessed Ceiling Light Fittings
Inside the recessed light are four black clips that hold the fixture into the ceiling and each clip has a small slot.
Removing recessed ceiling light fittings. Reach into the recessed light housing and grab one of the coil springs. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot and push up toward the ceiling. Press your fingers against these tabs and rotate counterclockwise. Remove the recessed light fixture.
Squeeze the side spring clips to remove the light housing. Do this with all the springs. Unscrew the old bulb from the recessed lighting housing. You should see the light socket at the top of the well.
Remove the light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture. Some recessed led light fixtures can be pulled directly out of the ceiling. Modern recessed halogen lights often have a plastic collar with three tabs. Unscrew the screws or nuts holding the fixture base to the ceiling box.
Remove the old trim from the outer ring of the housing. Attempt to pry the light fixture from the springs by pulling down with your hands. Once you have access to the bulb grip the base and the wire and wiggle them apart. Adjust the rear plate in the housing by loosening the wing nut that allows the adjustment.
Lift the spring upward then unhook it from its slot in the housing.