Remove lamps or bulbs.
Removing fluorescent light in kitchen.
The bottom of the dome may also have a nut that loosens to release the cover.
Hold the fixture s cover in place then attempt to slide the cap or tab off with your free hand.
Remove the cap or tab on the light if your fixture has it.
If you have circline fluorescent light bulbs in your kitchen the cover will likely be a spring loaded ceiling light fixture.
Remove lens or diffuser panel from light.
Turn off the breaker controlling the light circuit.
How to remove a t bar system for flourescent lights to prep for the kitchen light box upgrade i removed the metal t bar system using a combination of my drill a flat head screwdriver and a hammer.
Use pliers to twist the locknut on the end cap counterclockwise until it pops off.
I am pretty sure a large percentage of houses built in the late 80s and early 90s have a large fluorescent fixture in the kitchen.
With one hand supporting the cover use your other hand to pinch and loosen the clips until the cover is completely free.
When you re doing a fluorescent light fixture repair whether or not you re removing the entire fixture or just the ballast you have to disconnect the ballast from power.
How to remove the wrap around the cover of a fluorescent lamp place your thumbs on the bottom of the cover and your fingers on the top inside edge of the cover.
The screws took a hex bit if your drill doesn t have a matching bit these are fairly inexpensive.
Turn off power at circuit breaker box.
If it s plugged in you can simply unplug it but if it s hardwired follow this procedure.
Check the ends of the fixture for metal components holding it in place.