Reach inside the wall or ceiling and grab the box. Carefully pull the metal junction box through the opening in the wallboard, pulling the wires with it. When you can access the wires on the exterior of the box, pull them from the box and bend them around the wallboard, so they don’t fall back into the wall.
How do you remove a plastic electrical switch box from the wall?
Cut a hole around the box with a drywall saw if it isn’t a remodeling box. Make the hole dimensions 2 or more inches bigger than the box so you can access the nails holding the box to the wall. Pull out the nails with a pry bar or pliers and remove the box.
Are there plastic junction boxes?
Plastic junction boxes are easy to install in many situations. They’re easiest to install during new construction when the wall studs or ceiling joists are exposed. You simply hold the box against the wood framing and drive the two nails that come pre-attached to the box.
How do you open a junction box?
How to Open a Cable Junction Box
Locate the silver piece of metal that looks like a locking nut or bolt but in reality is a lock. Place the metal end of the termination tool over the lock so that the lock and tool fit tightly together.Twist the handle of the tool until you feel the lock moving.
