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How to remove celiling light frame

How do I remove these light frames?  I just finished replacing all the engine and gen fuel hose, and have started my solar project.  For months, I've been trying to remove these to no avail.  Any help is appreciated.
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #1 –
Just go to one end and pull it down. After you get it off, you will see how to reattach it.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #2 –
It's held on with a clip on each end.  Just work your finger between the ceiling and the wood on either side and pull down.

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #3 –
Ditto the comments. They look like this.  Mark

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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #4 –
We have replaced our old plastic catches many times.  They seem to break on their own.

This year we started using new metal catches that are likely never going to break like the white plastic ones.

By the way, just pull down very hard on the outer edge of one end of the wood frame.

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #5 –
The problem I have is keeping them up, at least the at the front part of the kitchen. (The one closer to the refrigerator has never fallen.) When I go over a rough road, it has fallen. So far, it has not done any damage (to itself or others), but I would like to keep it from falling. One side has one catch, and the other has two. I think it is moving enough to lose its grip over big bumps.
 
Do others have this problem?
 
Would squeezing the metal prongs closer together help?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #6 –
Thank you all, this me confidence now that I will not break something.
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #7 –
My light has three catches along each side.  No chance of the deflector falling if the catches are intact.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #8 –
Trent,
Just squeeze the metal clamp a little to close the opening of the clamp.  It will hold better.
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: How to remove celiling light frame

Reply #9 –
BTW, the new metal roller catches seem to have a stronger grip.  We never had a cover fall with original white plastic clips.  Our problem was the white plastic would crack, and the break would still hold the cover, but show its face when we next took off cover.