Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

crazy charlie

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Looking to remove this light without breaking it.( I have a habit of breaking things). I am wanting to access the wires to tap in and install a tiny fan .There is no access behind it without cutting holes.Anyone ever remove one like this?? Charlie
 

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dingbat

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Looking to remove this light without breaking it.( I have a habit of breaking things). I am wanting to access the wires to tap in and install a tiny fan .There is no access behind it without cutting holes.Anyone ever remove one like this?? Charlie
Looks like two recessed screws holding the light fixture to the terminal box
 

jlh3rd

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+1 looks like recessed screws (2)
should be able to rotate/remove the light part to get to the screws.

sometimes the housing can be snapped on over the mounting plate as the mounting plate is screwed on. Prying gently on the edge pops the housing off.
doesn't appear to be the case here..
 

crazy charlie

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+1 looks like recessed screws (2)
should be able to rotate/remove the light part to get to the screws.

sometimes the housing can be snapped on over the mounting plate as the mounting plate is screwed on. Prying gently on the edge pops the housing off.
doesn't appear to be the case here..
Thats exactly what I am afraid of doing....prying when it shouldn't be.I DID pry very gently with no success.Was hoping to find someone that has same light.Charlie
 

mr 88

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I would buy a Milwaukee 12 or 18 volt fan and use that . Beauty of that is ,,,, can be moved and used anyplace on the boat . Great for fly and mosquito control .
 
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