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How to Remove Breakers From a Sylvania Breakerbox

Removing breakers from a Sylvania breaker box is not difficult but should be done with great care to prevent electrical shock. The breakers are attached to the breaker box by sliding the breaker over the metal flanges that lock into the slots in the sides of the breaker. The electrical wires from the breaker box attach to the individual breakers and are secured with screws. You can remove the breakers from the Sylvania breaker box with a screwdriver in just a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

  • Screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Shut off the branch circuit breakers on the Sylvania breaker box before attempting to remove the breakers.

    • 2

      Turn off the main breaker and remove the cover panel of the breaker box by unfastening the screws that secure the panel with a screwdriver.

    • 3

      Loosen the screw on the breaker that secures the electrical wire to the circuit with a screwdriver and remove the wire from the breaker.

    • 4

      Pry the breaker out of the breaker box gently with the screwdriver and set it aside.

    • 5

      Repeat for each additional breaker that needs to be removed from the Sylvania breaker box.