Remove the cover from the fixture and remove the bulbs.
How to remove fluorescent light in kitchen.
Use pliers to twist the locknut on the end cap counterclockwise until it pops off.
Set the cover aside.
Loosen and remove the locknut from the end of one of the covers with pliers.
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Handle these carefully because they are fragile.
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3 confirm that the power is off with a noncontact circuit tester.
If you have circline fluorescent light bulbs in your kitchen the cover will likely be a spring loaded ceiling light fixture.
Push up tilt and drop a flat acrylic panel cover or pull down on a wrap around style fluorescent light cover.
Slide the fluorescent cover of the light outwards under the end cap and it will release.
Remove the cap or tab on the light if your fixture has it.
The second option to replace the old fluorescent light fixture in kitchen soffit is to be framing the soffit opening and cover it with drywall.
Note the black and white wires coming from the house circuit connected to the power wires on the ballast.
Hold the fixture s cover in place then attempt to slide the cap or tab off with your free hand.
The bottom of the dome may also have a nut that loosens to release the cover.
How to remove the cover of a circular fluorescent lamp.
Check the ends of the fixture for metal components holding it in place.
Whatever you do don t drop them.
Locate the ballast cover on one end of the fixture unscrew it and remove it.
When the soffit opening is covered you have to paint the ceiling now be ready to layout the recessed lighting as new modern kitchen lighting.