If your wires are held in by screws, avoid removing the screws completely.
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Remove Old Switch
1
Disconnect the wall wires from your switch. Depending on your switch
type, either loosen the screws or remove the wire nuts. For wires inserted
into ports, either remove the wires from the ports or cut the wires to
remove them.
Possible Switch Congurations
Strip and Straighten Wires
2
0.6 inches (15mm)
Actual Size
1. If the ends of the wires in your switch box are bent out
of shape, use pliers to cut and discard them.
2. Strip the wire by removing the plastic casing. Make
sure exposed wire ends are 0.6 inches (15mm) using
the diagram above.
3. Use solid 12 or 14 AWG copper wire only.
The wires coming out of your wall need to have straight
and stripped ends for proper operation: