Remove Existing Fixture
The first thing to do is to cut the electricity to the fixture that you are
removing. The easiest way to do this is to turn the fixture on and (unless your
breakers are well labeled) throw breakers until the fixture turns off. Remove
the existing fixture and, supporting its weight, let it down from the
ceiling.
Test for Power
When the fixture is hanging down, carefully remove the wire nuts from the
wires. Before you touch the wires, you should use a tester to ensure
that the circuit is indeed cold. If it is cold, go ahead and remove the wires
from existing fixture. If it isn't, you should either revisit the procedure
above, throw the main breaker for the house or call an electrician.
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