The first step is to make sure that the power is off. If the breaker panel is marked shut off the proper breaker. Next check to see if power is off. You can do this by removing the switch cover plate and loosening the switch mounting screws. Set the multimeter on the proper ac voltage scale and with the switch turned off place the leads on the 2 connections with insulated wires connected. The multimeter should read 0volts. If not go back and recheck all the 120volt breakers until you show 0volts.

At this point you can remove the 2 light fixture attaching screws and carefully pull the fixture down from the ceiling about 5 or 6 inches. Disconnect the 2 insulated wires and the bare ground wire from the fixture.

You are now ready to install the new light fixture. Connect the 2 insulated wires and the ground wire. Note the new light will probably have short wires to connect to the existing wiring. If the old fixture had screw connections cut off the end and strip about 1/2 inch and use wire nuts to connect the new fixture. Next mount the new fixture to the ceiling box with the to attaching screws and replace the bulbs and light shield. Next reinstall the light switch and switch cover. then turn on the breaker and you are done!

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